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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,958.79, 97,921.04 and 39,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,958.79, 97,921.04 and 39,127.68 is: 53,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,958.79 : 97,921.04 = 39,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,958.79/97,921.04 = 39,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,958.79x = 97,921.04 × 39,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,958.79x = 3,831,422,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,422,922.75/70,958.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,995.04

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