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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,078.76, 98,086.84 and 46,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,078.76, 98,086.84 and 46,850.04 is: 64,651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,078.76 : 98,086.84 = 46,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,078.76/98,086.84 = 46,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,078.76x = 98,086.84 × 46,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,078.76x = 4,595,372,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,372,377.47/71,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,651.84

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