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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,224.27, 98,314.22 and 41,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,224.27, 98,314.22 and 41,021.64 is: 56,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,224.27 : 98,314.22 = 41,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,224.27/98,314.22 = 41,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,224.27x = 98,314.22 × 41,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,224.27x = 4,033,010,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,010,539.72/71,224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,624.10

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