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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,046.93, 105,059.09 and 20,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,046.93, 105,059.09 and 20,115.67 is: 30,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,046.93 : 105,059.09 = 20,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,046.93/105,059.09 = 20,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,046.93x = 105,059.09 × 20,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,046.93x = 2,113,334,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,334,381.35/70,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,170.26

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