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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,284.58, 105,426.87 and 20,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,284.58, 105,426.87 and 20,364.71 is: 30,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,284.58 : 105,426.87 = 20,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,284.58/105,426.87 = 20,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,284.58x = 105,426.87 × 20,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,284.58x = 2,146,987,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,987,004.80/70,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,547.06

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