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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,254.58, 96,954.87 and 41,590.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,254.58, 96,954.87 and 41,590.69 is: 57,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,254.58 : 96,954.87 = 41,590.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,254.58/96,954.87 = 41,590.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,254.58x = 96,954.87 × 41,590.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,254.58x = 4,032,419,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,419,942.16/70,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,397.25

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