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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,254.08, 98,302.05 and 41,023.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,254.08, 98,302.05 and 41,023.18 is: 56,595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,254.08 : 98,302.05 = 41,023.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,254.08/98,302.05 = 41,023.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,254.08x = 98,302.05 × 41,023.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,254.08x = 4,032,662,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,662,691.52/71,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,595.53

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