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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,592.61, 108,884.99 and 22,666.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,592.61, 108,884.99 and 22,666.97 is: 33,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,592.61 : 108,884.99 = 22,666.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,592.61/108,884.99 = 22,666.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,592.61x = 108,884.99 × 22,666.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,592.61x = 2,468,093,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,093,130.66/72,592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.24

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