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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,410.09, 99,907.16 and 43,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,410.09, 99,907.16 and 43,707.06 is: 60,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,410.09 : 99,907.16 = 43,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,410.09/99,907.16 = 43,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,410.09x = 99,907.16 × 43,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,410.09x = 4,366,648,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,648,018.01/72,410.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,304.42

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