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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,026.56, 108,060.60 and 22,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,026.56, 108,060.60 and 22,114 is: 33,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,026.56 : 108,060.60 = 22,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,026.56/108,060.60 = 22,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,026.56x = 108,060.60 × 22,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,026.56x = 2,389,652,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,652,108.40/72,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,177.37

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