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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,086.67, 99,475.49 and 43,047.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,086.67, 99,475.49 and 43,047.81 is: 59,403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,086.67 : 99,475.49 = 43,047.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,086.67/99,475.49 = 43,047.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,086.67x = 99,475.49 × 43,047.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,086.67x = 4,282,201,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,201,777.94/72,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,403.52

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