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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,305.48, 98,412.33 and 41,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,305.48, 98,412.33 and 41,095.27 is: 56,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,305.48 : 98,412.33 = 41,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,305.48/98,412.33 = 41,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,305.48x = 98,412.33 × 41,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,305.48x = 4,044,281,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,281,272.68/71,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,717.68

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