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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,451.94, 97,261.10 and 47,911.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,451.94, 97,261.10 and 47,911.26 is: 66,142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,451.94 : 97,261.10 = 47,911.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,451.94/97,261.10 = 47,911.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,451.94x = 97,261.10 × 47,911.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,451.94x = 4,659,902,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,902,424.33/70,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,142.99

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