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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,714.65, 97,561.94 and 43,847.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,714.65, 97,561.94 and 43,847.49 is: 60,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,714.65 : 97,561.94 = 43,847.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,714.65/97,561.94 = 43,847.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,714.65x = 97,561.94 × 43,847.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,714.65x = 4,277,845,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,845,969.29/70,714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,494.48

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