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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,767.08, 98,969.85 and 54,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,767.08, 98,969.85 and 54,741.06 is: 75,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,767.08 : 98,969.85 = 54,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,767.08/98,969.85 = 54,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,767.08x = 98,969.85 × 54,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,767.08x = 5,417,714,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,714,497.04/71,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,490.25

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