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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,476.64, 105,714.96 and 21,228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,476.64, 105,714.96 and 21,228.64 is: 31,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,476.64 : 105,714.96 = 21,228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,476.64/105,714.96 = 21,228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,476.64x = 105,714.96 × 21,228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,476.64x = 2,244,184,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,184,828.45/70,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,842.96

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