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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,726.63, 97,551.84 and 48,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,726.63, 97,551.84 and 48,026.20 is: 66,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,726.63 : 97,551.84 = 48,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,726.63/97,551.84 = 48,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,726.63x = 97,551.84 × 48,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,726.63x = 4,685,044,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,044,178.21/70,726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,241.59

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