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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,191.94, 108,275.49 and 19,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,191.94, 108,275.49 and 19,605.66 is: 29,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,191.94 : 108,275.49 = 19,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,191.94/108,275.49 = 19,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,191.94x = 108,275.49 × 19,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,191.94x = 2,122,812,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,812,443.27/72,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,405.12

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