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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,328.70, 98,433.45 and 41,113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,328.70, 98,433.45 and 41,113.82 is: 56,736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,328.70 : 98,433.45 = 41,113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,328.70/98,433.45 = 41,113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,328.70x = 98,433.45 × 41,113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,328.70x = 4,046,974,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,974,814.89/71,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,736.98

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