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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,663.40, 98,867.92 and 46,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,663.40, 98,867.92 and 46,167.84 is: 63,693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,663.40 : 98,867.92 = 46,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,663.40/98,867.92 = 46,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,663.40x = 98,867.92 × 46,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,663.40x = 4,564,518,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,518,311.69/71,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,693.86

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