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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,644.54, 108,966.65 and 19,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,644.54, 108,966.65 and 19,336.53 is: 29,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,644.54 : 108,966.65 = 19,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,644.54/108,966.65 = 19,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,644.54x = 108,966.65 × 19,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,644.54x = 2,107,036,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,036,896.72/72,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,004.75

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