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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,719.27, 98,784.70 and 43,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,719.27, 98,784.70 and 43,373.56 is: 65,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,719.27 : 98,784.70 = 43,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,719.27/98,784.70 = 43,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,719.27x = 98,784.70 × 43,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,719.27x = 4,284,644,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,644,359.49/65,719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,196.16

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