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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,575.54, 108,867.36 and 22,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,575.54, 108,867.36 and 22,662.52 is: 33,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,575.54 : 108,867.36 = 22,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,575.54/108,867.36 = 22,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,575.54x = 108,867.36 × 22,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,575.54x = 2,467,208,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,208,723.35/72,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,995.04

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