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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,019.92, 98,013.48 and 41,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,019.92, 98,013.48 and 41,210 is: 56,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,019.92 : 98,013.48 = 41,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,019.92/98,013.48 = 41,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,019.92x = 98,013.48 × 41,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,019.92x = 4,039,135,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,135,510.80/71,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,873.28

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