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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,716.13, 98,617.94 and 24,163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,716.13, 98,617.94 and 24,163.13 is: 36,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,716.13 : 98,617.94 = 24,163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,716.13/98,617.94 = 24,163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,716.13x = 98,617.94 × 24,163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,716.13x = 2,382,917,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,917,490.65/65,716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,260.77

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