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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,306.14, 108,419.52 and 22,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,306.14, 108,419.52 and 22,372.34 is: 33,546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,306.14 : 108,419.52 = 22,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,306.14/108,419.52 = 22,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,306.14x = 108,419.52 × 22,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,306.14x = 2,425,598,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,598,364.08/72,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,546.23

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