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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,468.52, 97,226.34 and 46,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,468.52, 97,226.34 and 46,586.48 is: 64,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,468.52 : 97,226.34 = 46,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,468.52/97,226.34 = 46,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,468.52x = 97,226.34 × 46,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,468.52x = 4,529,432,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,432,943.88/70,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,275.98

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