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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,670.33, 109,002.43 and 25,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,670.33, 109,002.43 and 25,296.22 is: 37,943.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,670.33 : 109,002.43 = 25,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,670.33/109,002.43 = 25,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,670.33x = 109,002.43 × 25,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,670.33x = 2,757,349,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,349,449.81/72,670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,943.26

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