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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,934.82, 99,332.73 and 45,123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,934.82, 99,332.73 and 45,123.41 is: 62,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,934.82 : 99,332.73 = 45,123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,934.82/99,332.73 = 45,123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,934.82x = 99,332.73 × 45,123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,934.82x = 4,482,231,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,231,750.54/71,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,309.63

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