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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,605.44, 108,910.98 and 20,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,605.44, 108,910.98 and 20,019.04 is: 30,029.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,605.44 : 108,910.98 = 20,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,605.44/108,910.98 = 20,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,605.44x = 108,910.98 × 20,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,605.44x = 2,180,293,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,293,265.06/72,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,029.34

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