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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,268.16, 96,992.64 and 46,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,268.16, 96,992.64 and 46,416 is: 64,068.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,268.16 : 96,992.64 = 46,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,268.16/96,992.64 = 46,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,268.16x = 96,992.64 × 46,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,268.16x = 4,502,010,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,010,378.24/70,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,068.99

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