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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,169.73, 105,271.02 and 47,993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,169.73, 105,271.02 and 47,993.55 is: 72,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,169.73 : 105,271.02 = 47,993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,169.73/105,271.02 = 47,993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,169.73x = 105,271.02 × 47,993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,169.73x = 5,052,329,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,329,961.92/70,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,001.56

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