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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,644.68, 108,966.86 and 19,336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,644.68, 108,966.86 and 19,336.67 is: 29,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,644.68 : 108,966.86 = 19,336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,644.68/108,966.86 = 19,336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,644.68x = 108,966.86 × 19,336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,644.68x = 2,107,056,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,056,212.76/72,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,004.96

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