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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,144.94, 98,225.82 and 45,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,144.94, 98,225.82 and 45,662.28 is: 63,043.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,144.94 : 98,225.82 = 45,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,144.94/98,225.82 = 45,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,144.94x = 98,225.82 × 45,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,144.94x = 4,485,214,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,214,896.07/71,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,043.34

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