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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,789.42, 98,628.77 and 26,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,789.42, 98,628.77 and 26,325 is: 39,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,789.42 : 98,628.77 = 26,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,789.42/98,628.77 = 26,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,789.42x = 98,628.77 × 26,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,789.42x = 2,596,402,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,402,436.06/65,789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,465.35

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