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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,971.22, 98,723.24 and 41,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,971.22, 98,723.24 and 41,023.02 is: 61,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,971.22 : 98,723.24 = 41,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,971.22/98,723.24 = 41,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,971.22x = 98,723.24 × 41,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,971.22x = 4,049,925,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,925,448.98/65,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,389.28

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