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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,664.97, 108,994.46 and 25,290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,664.97, 108,994.46 and 25,290.90 is: 37,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,664.97 : 108,994.46 = 25,290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,664.97/108,994.46 = 25,290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,664.97x = 108,994.46 × 25,290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,664.97x = 2,756,567,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,567,861.96/72,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,935.31

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