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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,734.60, 98,601.90 and 44,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,734.60, 98,601.90 and 44,998.60 is: 67,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,734.60 : 98,601.90 = 44,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,734.60/98,601.90 = 44,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,734.60x = 98,601.90 × 44,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,734.60x = 4,436,947,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,947,457.34/65,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,497.90

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