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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,511.83, 97,322.66 and 45,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,511.83, 97,322.66 and 45,317.59 is: 62,548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,511.83 : 97,322.66 = 45,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,511.83/97,322.66 = 45,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,511.83x = 97,322.66 × 45,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,511.83x = 4,410,428,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,428,403.59/70,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,548.77

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