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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,266.69, 98,358.47 and 41,046.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,266.69, 98,358.47 and 41,046.13 is: 56,649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,266.69 : 98,358.47 = 41,046.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,266.69/98,358.47 = 41,046.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,266.69x = 98,358.47 × 41,046.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,266.69x = 4,037,234,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,234,546.22/71,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,649.67

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