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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,063.47, 108,097.94 and 19,472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,063.47, 108,097.94 and 19,472.96 is: 29,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,063.47 : 108,097.94 = 19,472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,063.47/108,097.94 = 19,472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,063.47x = 108,097.94 × 19,472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,063.47x = 2,104,986,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,986,572.58/72,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,210.17

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