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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,341.89, 98,362.26 and 45,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,341.89, 98,362.26 and 45,803.13 is: 63,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,341.89 : 98,362.26 = 45,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,341.89/98,362.26 = 45,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,341.89x = 98,362.26 × 45,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,341.89x = 4,505,299,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,299,381.87/71,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,150.83

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