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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,372.53, 98,449.55 and 45,912.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,372.53, 98,449.55 and 45,912.09 is: 63,330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,372.53 : 98,449.55 = 45,912.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,372.53/98,449.55 = 45,912.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,372.53x = 98,449.55 × 45,912.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,372.53x = 4,520,024,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,024,764.09/71,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,330.03

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