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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,920.92, 98,712.47 and 45,629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,920.92, 98,712.47 and 45,629.55 is: 68,327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,920.92 : 98,712.47 = 45,629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,920.92/98,712.47 = 45,629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,920.92x = 98,712.47 × 45,629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,920.92x = 4,504,205,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,205,585.49/65,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,327.41

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