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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,079.76, 98,088.22 and 46,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,079.76, 98,088.22 and 46,851.04 is: 64,653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,079.76 : 98,088.22 = 46,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,079.76/98,088.22 = 46,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,079.76x = 98,088.22 × 46,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,079.76x = 4,595,535,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,535,118.75/71,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,653.22

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