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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,513.80, 97,289.64 and 45,377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,513.80, 97,289.64 and 45,377.88 is: 62,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,513.80 : 97,289.64 = 45,377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,513.80/97,289.64 = 45,377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,513.80x = 97,289.64 × 45,377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,513.80x = 4,414,797,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,797,609.16/70,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,608.99

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