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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,767.59, 98,650.76 and 28,354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,767.59, 98,650.76 and 28,354.10 is: 42,530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,767.59 : 98,650.76 = 28,354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,767.59/98,650.76 = 28,354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,767.59x = 98,650.76 × 28,354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,767.59x = 2,797,152,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,152,879.09/65,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,530.87

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