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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,806.54, 99,059.77 and 46,321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,806.54, 99,059.77 and 46,321.13 is: 63,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,806.54 : 99,059.77 = 46,321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,806.54/99,059.77 = 46,321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,806.54x = 99,059.77 × 46,321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,806.54x = 4,588,559,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,559,872.84/71,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,901.70

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