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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,666.40, 98,872.06 and 46,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,666.40, 98,872.06 and 46,170.84 is: 63,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,666.40 : 98,872.06 = 46,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,666.40/98,872.06 = 46,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,666.40x = 98,872.06 × 46,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,666.40x = 4,565,006,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,006,062.73/71,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,698.00

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