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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,673.08, 97,488.24 and 44,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,673.08, 97,488.24 and 44,131 is: 60,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,673.08 : 97,488.24 = 44,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,673.08/97,488.24 = 44,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,673.08x = 97,488.24 × 44,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,673.08x = 4,302,253,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,253,519.44/70,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,875.42

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