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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,859.61, 97,782.58 and 44,001.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,859.61, 97,782.58 and 44,001.55 is: 60,719.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,859.61 : 97,782.58 = 44,001.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,859.61/97,782.58 = 44,001.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,859.61x = 97,782.58 × 44,001.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,859.61x = 4,302,584,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,584,374.08/70,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,719.84

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