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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,307.57, 98,408.07 and 41,097.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,307.57, 98,408.07 and 41,097.81 is: 56,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,307.57 : 98,408.07 = 41,097.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,307.57/98,408.07 = 41,097.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,307.57x = 98,408.07 × 41,097.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,307.57x = 4,044,356,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,356,163.33/71,307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,717.07

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