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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,265.32, 96,998.82 and 41,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,265.32, 96,998.82 and 41,575.96 is: 57,394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,265.32 : 96,998.82 = 41,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,265.32/96,998.82 = 41,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,265.32x = 96,998.82 × 41,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,265.32x = 4,032,819,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,819,060.37/70,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,394.16

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