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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,316.19, 99,797.46 and 43,637.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,316.19, 99,797.46 and 43,637.33 is: 60,220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,316.19 : 99,797.46 = 43,637.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,316.19/99,797.46 = 43,637.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,316.19x = 99,797.46 × 43,637.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,316.19x = 4,354,894,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,894,695.18/72,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,220.19

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