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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,949.36, 98,759.96 and 46,135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,949.36, 98,759.96 and 46,135.14 is: 69,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,949.36 : 98,759.96 = 46,135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,949.36/98,759.96 = 46,135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,949.36x = 98,759.96 × 46,135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,949.36x = 4,556,304,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,304,152.98/65,949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,087.92

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