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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,376.55, 105,565.74 and 22,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,376.55, 105,565.74 and 22,991.28 is: 34,487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,376.55 : 105,565.74 = 22,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,376.55/105,565.74 = 22,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,376.55x = 105,565.74 × 22,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,376.55x = 2,427,091,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,091,486.75/70,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,487.22

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