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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,281.81, 97,029 and 46,477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,281.81, 97,029 and 46,477.53 is: 64,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,281.81 : 97,029 = 46,477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,281.81/97,029 = 46,477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,281.81x = 97,029 × 46,477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,281.81x = 4,509,668,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,668,258.37/70,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,165.51

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