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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,284.13, 98,372.10 and 41,476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,284.13, 98,372.10 and 41,476.13 is: 57,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,284.13 : 98,372.10 = 41,476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,284.13/98,372.10 = 41,476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,284.13x = 98,372.10 × 41,476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,284.13x = 4,080,093,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,093,516.11/71,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,237.06

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