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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,964.84, 98,947.27 and 29,028.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,964.84, 98,947.27 and 29,028.84 is: 43,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,964.84 : 98,947.27 = 29,028.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,964.84/98,947.27 = 29,028.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,964.84x = 98,947.27 × 29,028.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,964.84x = 2,872,324,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,324,469.27/65,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,543.26

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