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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,307.14, 108,421.02 and 22,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,307.14, 108,421.02 and 22,373.34 is: 33,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,307.14 : 108,421.02 = 22,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,307.14/108,421.02 = 22,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,307.14x = 108,421.02 × 22,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,307.14x = 2,425,740,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,740,343.61/72,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,547.73

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