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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,228.16, 98,261.76 and 46,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,228.16, 98,261.76 and 46,085.76 is: 63,576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,228.16 : 98,261.76 = 46,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,228.16/98,261.76 = 46,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,228.16x = 98,261.76 × 46,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,228.16x = 4,528,467,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,467,888.54/71,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,576.93

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