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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,570.26, 98,809.82 and 44,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,570.26, 98,809.82 and 44,749.13 is: 61,780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,570.26 : 98,809.82 = 44,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,570.26/98,809.82 = 44,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,570.26x = 98,809.82 × 44,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,570.26x = 4,421,653,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,653,480.46/71,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,780.60

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