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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,524.61, 97,298.42 and 46,338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,524.61, 97,298.42 and 46,338.58 is: 63,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,524.61 : 97,298.42 = 46,338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,524.61/97,298.42 = 46,338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,524.61x = 97,298.42 × 46,338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,524.61x = 4,508,670,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,670,508.97/70,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,930.46

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