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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,499.16, 97,269.12 and 45,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,499.16, 97,269.12 and 45,363.24 is: 62,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,499.16 : 97,269.12 = 45,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,499.16/97,269.12 = 45,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,499.16x = 97,269.12 × 45,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,499.16x = 4,412,442,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,442,435.15/70,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,588.58

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