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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,719.70, 98,579.55 and 43,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,719.70, 98,579.55 and 43,169.30 is: 64,753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,719.70 : 98,579.55 = 43,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,719.70/98,579.55 = 43,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,719.70x = 98,579.55 × 43,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,719.70x = 4,255,610,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,610,167.82/65,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,753.95

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