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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,069.94, 175,355.25 and 70,479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,069.94, 175,355.25 and 70,479.86 is: 97,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,069.94 : 175,355.25 = 70,479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,069.94/175,355.25 = 70,479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,069.94x = 175,355.25 × 70,479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,069.94x = 12,359,013,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,359,013,470.27/127,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,261.50

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