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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,225.27, 98,315.60 and 41,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,225.27, 98,315.60 and 41,022.64 is: 56,625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,225.27 : 98,315.60 = 41,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,225.27/98,315.60 = 41,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,225.27x = 98,315.60 × 41,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,225.27x = 4,033,165,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,165,465.18/71,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,625.49

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