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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,026.47, 98,032.28 and 45,553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,026.47, 98,032.28 and 45,553.19 is: 62,873.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,026.47 : 98,032.28 = 45,553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,026.47/98,032.28 = 45,553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,026.47x = 98,032.28 × 45,553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,026.47x = 4,465,682,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,682,359.05/71,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,873.49

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