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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,565.26, 98,802.92 and 44,744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,565.26, 98,802.92 and 44,744.13 is: 61,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,565.26 : 98,802.92 = 44,744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,565.26/98,802.92 = 44,744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,565.26x = 98,802.92 × 44,744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,565.26x = 4,420,850,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,850,808.72/71,565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,773.70

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