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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,652.33, 98,924.49 and 46,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,652.33, 98,924.49 and 46,167.71 is: 63,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,652.33 : 98,924.49 = 46,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,652.33/98,924.49 = 46,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,652.33x = 98,924.49 × 46,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,652.33x = 4,567,116,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,116,671.60/71,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,739.96

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