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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,086.16, 98,130.82 and 46,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,086.16, 98,130.82 and 46,901.35 is: 64,744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,086.16 : 98,130.82 = 46,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,086.16/98,130.82 = 46,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,086.16x = 98,130.82 × 46,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,086.16x = 4,602,468,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,468,478.48/71,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,744.93

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