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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,775.78, 98,624.21 and 30,192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,775.78, 98,624.21 and 30,192.59 is: 45,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,775.78 : 98,624.21 = 30,192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,775.78/98,624.21 = 30,192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,775.78x = 98,624.21 × 30,192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,775.78x = 2,977,720,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,720,336.60/65,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,270.77

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