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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,377.48, 99,880.95 and 44,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,377.48, 99,880.95 and 44,083.19 is: 60,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,377.48 : 99,880.95 = 44,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,377.48/99,880.95 = 44,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,377.48x = 99,880.95 × 44,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,377.48x = 4,403,070,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,070,896.23/72,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,834.82

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