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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,033.64, 107,995.38 and 59,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,033.64, 107,995.38 and 59,514.28 is: 89,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,033.64 : 107,995.38 = 59,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,033.64/107,995.38 = 59,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,033.64x = 107,995.38 × 59,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,033.64x = 6,427,267,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,267,284.03/72,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,225.91

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