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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,044.61, 98,035.35 and 45,505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,044.61, 98,035.35 and 45,505.92 is: 62,794.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,044.61 : 98,035.35 = 45,505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,044.61/98,035.35 = 45,505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,044.61x = 98,035.35 × 45,505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,044.61x = 4,461,188,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,188,076.57/71,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,794.19

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