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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,255.26, 96,955.82 and 41,591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,255.26, 96,955.82 and 41,591.39 is: 57,398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,255.26 : 96,955.82 = 41,591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,255.26/96,955.82 = 41,591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,255.26x = 96,955.82 × 41,591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,255.26x = 4,032,526,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,526,629.65/70,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,398.22

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