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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,413.46, 99,911.81 and 43,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,413.46, 99,911.81 and 43,710.44 is: 60,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,413.46 : 99,911.81 = 43,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,413.46/99,911.81 = 43,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,413.46x = 99,911.81 × 43,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,413.46x = 4,367,188,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,188,786.01/72,413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,309.07

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