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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,223.62, 108,336.66 and 19,631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,223.62, 108,336.66 and 19,631.82 is: 29,448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,223.62 : 108,336.66 = 19,631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,223.62/108,336.66 = 19,631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,223.62x = 108,336.66 × 19,631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,223.62x = 2,126,845,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,845,808.52/72,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,448.06

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