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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,182.24, 96,842.16 and 45,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,182.24, 96,842.16 and 45,065.76 is: 62,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,182.24 : 96,842.16 = 45,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,182.24/96,842.16 = 45,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,182.24x = 96,842.16 × 45,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,182.24x = 4,364,265,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,265,540.44/70,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,184.76

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