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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,383.34, 98,521.21 and 41,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,383.34, 98,521.21 and 41,163.26 is: 56,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,383.34 : 98,521.21 = 41,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,383.34/98,521.21 = 41,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,383.34x = 98,521.21 × 41,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,383.34x = 4,055,453,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,453,741.59/71,383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,812.33

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