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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,171.76, 96,879.93 and 45,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,171.76, 96,879.93 and 45,665.91 is: 63,046.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,171.76 : 96,879.93 = 45,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,171.76/96,879.93 = 45,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,171.76x = 96,879.93 × 45,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,171.76x = 4,424,110,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,110,164.19/70,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,046.87

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