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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,233.02, 98,346.35 and 45,749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,233.02, 98,346.35 and 45,749.66 is: 63,163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,233.02 : 98,346.35 = 45,749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,233.02/98,346.35 = 45,749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,233.02x = 98,346.35 × 45,749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,233.02x = 4,499,312,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,312,250.58/71,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,163.29

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