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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,536.28, 97,313.52 and 45,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,536.28, 97,313.52 and 45,043.60 is: 62,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,536.28 : 97,313.52 = 45,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,536.28/97,313.52 = 45,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,536.28x = 97,313.52 × 45,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,536.28x = 4,383,351,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,383,351,269.47/70,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,143.22

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