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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,279.10, 98,363.90 and 41,064.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,279.10, 98,363.90 and 41,064.35 is: 56,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,279.10 : 98,363.90 = 41,064.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,279.10/98,363.90 = 41,064.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,279.10x = 98,363.90 × 41,064.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,279.10x = 4,039,249,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,249,227.81/71,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,668.07

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