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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,617.93, 98,795.68 and 48,648.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,617.93, 98,795.68 and 48,648.93 is: 67,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,617.93 : 98,795.68 = 48,648.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,617.93/98,795.68 = 48,648.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,617.93x = 98,795.68 × 48,648.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,617.93x = 4,806,304,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,304,120.62/71,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,110.35

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