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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,476.62, 98,700.44 and 44,664.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,476.62, 98,700.44 and 44,664.95 is: 61,676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,476.62 : 98,700.44 = 44,664.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,476.62/98,700.44 = 44,664.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,476.62x = 98,700.44 × 44,664.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,476.62x = 4,408,450,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,450,217.58/71,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,676.81

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