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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,002.48, 96,611.75 and 44,198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,002.48, 96,611.75 and 44,198.52 is: 60,999.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,002.48 : 96,611.75 = 44,198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,002.48/96,611.75 = 44,198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,002.48x = 96,611.75 × 44,198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,002.48x = 4,270,096,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,096,143.62/70,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,999.21

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