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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,035.64, 108,053.48 and 19,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,035.64, 108,053.48 and 19,445.12 is: 29,167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,035.64 : 108,053.48 = 19,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,035.64/108,053.48 = 19,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,035.64x = 108,053.48 × 19,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,035.64x = 2,101,112,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,112,885.02/72,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,167.69

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