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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,664.70, 101,497.30 and 72,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,664.70, 101,497.30 and 72,664.70 is: 101,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,664.70 : 101,497.30 = 72,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,664.70/101,497.30 = 72,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,664.70x = 101,497.30 × 72,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,664.70x = 7,375,270,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,270,855.31/72,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,497.30

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