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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,713.70, 98,548.95 and 24,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,713.70, 98,548.95 and 24,155.30 is: 36,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,713.70 : 98,548.95 = 24,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,713.70/98,548.95 = 24,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,713.70x = 98,548.95 × 24,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,713.70x = 2,380,479,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,479,451.94/65,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,225.01

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