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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,760.08, 97,608.36 and 44,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,760.08, 97,608.36 and 44,218 is: 60,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,760.08 : 97,608.36 = 44,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,760.08/97,608.36 = 44,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,760.08x = 97,608.36 × 44,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,760.08x = 4,316,046,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,046,462.48/70,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,995.50

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