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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,222.81, 98,306.91 and 44,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,222.81, 98,306.91 and 44,349.44 is: 61,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,222.81 : 98,306.91 = 44,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,222.81/98,306.91 = 44,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,222.81x = 98,306.91 × 44,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,222.81x = 4,359,855,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,855,915.10/71,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,214.32

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