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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,912.70, 98,901.45 and 30,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,912.70, 98,901.45 and 30,846.30 is: 46,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,912.70 : 98,901.45 = 30,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,912.70/98,901.45 = 30,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,912.70x = 98,901.45 × 30,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,912.70x = 3,050,743,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,743,797.14/65,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,284.61

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