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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,327.81, 105,491.40 and 28,774.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,327.81, 105,491.40 and 28,774.81 is: 43,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,327.81 : 105,491.40 = 28,774.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,327.81/105,491.40 = 28,774.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,327.81x = 105,491.40 × 28,774.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,327.81x = 3,035,494,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,494,991.63/70,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,162.09

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