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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,150.76, 108,226.14 and 19,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,150.76, 108,226.14 and 19,558.88 is: 29,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,150.76 : 108,226.14 = 19,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,150.76/108,226.14 = 19,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,150.76x = 108,226.14 × 19,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,150.76x = 2,116,782,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,782,085.12/72,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,338.32

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