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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,213.37, 98,246.89 and 45,712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,213.37, 98,246.89 and 45,712.95 is: 63,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,213.37 : 98,246.89 = 45,712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,213.37/98,246.89 = 45,712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,213.37x = 98,246.89 × 45,712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,213.37x = 4,491,155,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,155,170.23/71,213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,066.18

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