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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,410.52, 99,926.36 and 44,116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,410.52, 99,926.36 and 44,116.23 is: 60,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,410.52 : 99,926.36 = 44,116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,410.52/99,926.36 = 44,116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,410.52x = 99,926.36 × 44,116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,410.52x = 4,408,373,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,373,560.61/72,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,880.30

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