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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,481.61, 105,774.98 and 28,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,481.61, 105,774.98 and 28,362.07 is: 42,564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,481.61 : 105,774.98 = 28,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,481.61/105,774.98 = 28,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,481.61x = 105,774.98 × 28,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,481.61x = 2,999,997,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,997,387.01/70,481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,564.26

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