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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,719.64, 98,509.06 and 46,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,719.64, 98,509.06 and 46,942.73 is: 70,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,719.64 : 98,509.06 = 46,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,719.64/98,509.06 = 46,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,719.64x = 98,509.06 × 46,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,719.64x = 4,624,284,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,284,206.13/65,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,363.81

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