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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,782.84, 97,647.66 and 45,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,782.84, 97,647.66 and 45,640.44 is: 62,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,782.84 : 97,647.66 = 45,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,782.84/97,647.66 = 45,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,782.84x = 97,647.66 × 45,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,782.84x = 4,456,682,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,682,167.37/70,782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,962.75

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