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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,063.83, 108,084.67 and 24,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,063.83, 108,084.67 and 24,033.28 is: 36,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,063.83 : 108,084.67 = 24,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,063.83/108,084.67 = 24,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,063.83x = 108,084.67 × 24,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,063.83x = 2,597,629,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,629,280.37/72,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,046.23

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