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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,867.83, 97,777.95 and 49,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,867.83, 97,777.95 and 49,333.35 is: 68,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,867.83 : 97,777.95 = 49,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,867.83/97,777.95 = 49,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,867.83x = 97,777.95 × 49,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,867.83x = 4,823,713,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,713,829.63/70,867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,066.34

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