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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,264.81, 108,408.96 and 22,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,264.81, 108,408.96 and 22,333.26 is: 33,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,264.81 : 108,408.96 = 22,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,264.81/108,408.96 = 22,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,264.81x = 108,408.96 × 22,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,264.81x = 2,421,125,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,125,490.01/72,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,503.52

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