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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,173.42, 96,903.99 and 45,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,173.42, 96,903.99 and 45,066.66 is: 62,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,173.42 : 96,903.99 = 45,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,173.42/96,903.99 = 45,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,173.42x = 96,903.99 × 45,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,173.42x = 4,367,139,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,139,169.97/70,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,233.52

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