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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,487.16, 97,279.92 and 45,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,487.16, 97,279.92 and 45,016.92 is: 62,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,487.16 : 97,279.92 = 45,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,487.16/97,279.92 = 45,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,487.16x = 97,279.92 × 45,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,487.16x = 4,379,242,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,242,376.25/70,487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,128.23

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