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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,275.78, 97,020.66 and 46,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,275.78, 97,020.66 and 46,471.50 is: 64,157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,275.78 : 97,020.66 = 46,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,275.78/97,020.66 = 46,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,275.78x = 97,020.66 × 46,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,275.78x = 4,508,695,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,695,601.19/70,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,157.18

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