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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,607.76, 97,501.99 and 52,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,607.76, 97,501.99 and 52,671.62 is: 72,734.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,607.76 : 97,501.99 = 52,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,607.76/97,501.99 = 52,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,607.76x = 97,501.99 × 52,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,607.76x = 5,135,587,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,587,766.52/70,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,734.04

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