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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,076.56, 98,062.05 and 46,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,076.56, 98,062.05 and 46,889.54 is: 64,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,076.56 : 98,062.05 = 46,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,076.56/98,062.05 = 46,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,076.56x = 98,062.05 × 46,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,076.56x = 4,598,084,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,084,415.96/71,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,691.99

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