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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,714.99, 97,607.77 and 46,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,714.99, 97,607.77 and 46,534.60 is: 64,231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,714.99 : 97,607.77 = 46,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,714.99/97,607.77 = 46,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,714.99x = 97,607.77 × 46,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,714.99x = 4,542,138,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,138,533.84/70,714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,231.62

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