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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,212, 105,329.52 and 23,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,212, 105,329.52 and 23,476.08 is: 35,217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,212 : 105,329.52 = 23,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,212/105,329.52 = 23,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,212x = 105,329.52 × 23,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,212x = 2,472,724,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,724,237.88/70,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.97

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