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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,353.08, 98,533.98 and 45,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,353.08, 98,533.98 and 45,903.72 is: 63,390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,353.08 : 98,533.98 = 45,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,353.08/98,533.98 = 45,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,353.08x = 98,533.98 × 45,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,353.08x = 4,523,076,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,076,228.41/71,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,390.06

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