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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,755.72, 98,634.30 and 19,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,755.72, 98,634.30 and 19,009 is: 28,513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,755.72 : 98,634.30 = 19,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,755.72/98,634.30 = 19,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,755.72x = 98,634.30 × 19,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,755.72x = 1,874,939,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,939,408.70/65,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,513.71

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