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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,283.59, 98,393.26 and 41,089.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,283.59, 98,393.26 and 41,089.09 is: 56,715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,283.59 : 98,393.26 = 41,089.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,283.59/98,393.26 = 41,089.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,283.59x = 98,393.26 × 41,089.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,283.59x = 4,042,889,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,889,520.60/71,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,715.57

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