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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,319.51, 98,331.59 and 45,780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,319.51, 98,331.59 and 45,780.82 is: 63,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,319.51 : 98,331.59 = 45,780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,319.51/98,331.59 = 45,780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,319.51x = 98,331.59 × 45,780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,319.51x = 4,501,700,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,700,690.73/71,319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,120.19

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