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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,033.62, 98,026.04 and 39,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,033.62, 98,026.04 and 39,204.46 is: 54,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,033.62 : 98,026.04 = 39,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,033.62/98,026.04 = 39,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,033.62x = 98,026.04 × 39,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,033.62x = 3,843,057,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,057,964.14/71,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,101.96

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