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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,392.77, 98,477.31 and 45,932.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,392.77, 98,477.31 and 45,932.31 is: 63,357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,392.77 : 98,477.31 = 45,932.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,392.77/98,477.31 = 45,932.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,392.77x = 98,477.31 × 45,932.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,392.77x = 4,523,290,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,290,330.89/71,392.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,357.82

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