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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,284.47, 97,008.13 and 48,511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,284.47, 97,008.13 and 48,511.31 is: 66,956.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,284.47 : 97,008.13 = 48,511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,284.47/97,008.13 = 48,511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,284.47x = 97,008.13 × 48,511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,284.47x = 4,705,991,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,991,588.22/70,284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,956.35

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