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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,544.63, 98,731.98 and 44,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,544.63, 98,731.98 and 44,702.73 is: 61,690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,544.63 : 98,731.98 = 44,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,544.63/98,731.98 = 44,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,544.63x = 98,731.98 × 44,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,544.63x = 4,413,589,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,589,044.31/71,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,690.01

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