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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,205.12, 98,265.69 and 46,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,205.12, 98,265.69 and 46,054.62 is: 63,557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,205.12 : 98,265.69 = 46,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,205.12/98,265.69 = 46,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,205.12x = 98,265.69 × 46,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,205.12x = 4,525,589,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,589,011.99/71,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,557.07

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