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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,469.74, 98,563.70 and 44,614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,469.74, 98,563.70 and 44,614.73 is: 61,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,469.74 : 98,563.70 = 44,614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,469.74/98,563.70 = 44,614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,469.74x = 98,563.70 × 44,614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,469.74x = 4,397,393,221.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,393,221.25/71,469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,528.04

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