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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,759.08, 97,606.98 and 44,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,759.08, 97,606.98 and 44,217 is: 60,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,759.08 : 97,606.98 = 44,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,759.08/97,606.98 = 44,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,759.08x = 97,606.98 × 44,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,759.08x = 4,315,887,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,887,834.66/70,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,994.12

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