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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,910.63, 97,967.69 and 60,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,910.63, 97,967.69 and 60,266.89 is: 83,262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,910.63 : 97,967.69 = 60,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,910.63/97,967.69 = 60,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,910.63x = 97,967.69 × 60,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,910.63x = 5,904,207,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,904,207,577.59/70,910.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,262.66

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