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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,289.69, 98,401.67 and 41,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,289.69, 98,401.67 and 41,095.19 is: 56,723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,289.69 : 98,401.67 = 41,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,289.69/98,401.67 = 41,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,289.69x = 98,401.67 × 41,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,289.69x = 4,043,835,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,835,519.60/71,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,723.99

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