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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,375.52, 98,544.44 and 45,893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,375.52, 98,544.44 and 45,893.32 is: 63,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,375.52 : 98,544.44 = 45,893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,375.52/98,544.44 = 45,893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,375.52x = 98,544.44 × 45,893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,375.52x = 4,522,531,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,531,519.14/71,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,362.50

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