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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,082.26, 98,091.68 and 46,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,082.26, 98,091.68 and 46,853.54 is: 64,656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,082.26 : 98,091.68 = 46,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,082.26/98,091.68 = 46,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,082.26x = 98,091.68 × 46,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,082.26x = 4,595,942,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,942,452.55/71,082.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,656.67

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