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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,347.48, 107,012.72 and 18,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,347.48, 107,012.72 and 18,761.06 is: 28,139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,347.48 : 107,012.72 = 18,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,347.48/107,012.72 = 18,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,347.48x = 107,012.72 × 18,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,347.48x = 2,007,672,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,672,060.68/71,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,139.35

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