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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,265.23, 98,356.44 and 41,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,265.23, 98,356.44 and 41,044.67 is: 56,647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,265.23 : 98,356.44 = 41,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,265.23/98,356.44 = 41,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,265.23x = 98,356.44 × 41,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,265.23x = 4,037,007,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,007,284.31/71,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,647.65

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