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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,309.07, 98,410.14 and 41,099.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,309.07, 98,410.14 and 41,099.31 is: 56,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,309.07 : 98,410.14 = 41,099.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,309.07/98,410.14 = 41,099.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,309.07x = 98,410.14 × 41,099.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,309.07x = 4,044,588,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,588,851.00/71,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,719.14

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