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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,012, 105,035.28 and 20,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,012, 105,035.28 and 20,764 is: 31,151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,012 : 105,035.28 = 20,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,012/105,035.28 = 20,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,012x = 105,035.28 × 20,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,012x = 2,180,952,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,952,553.92/70,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,151.12

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