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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,751.30, 109,069.35 and 39,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,751.30, 109,069.35 and 39,919.30 is: 59,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,751.30 : 109,069.35 = 39,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,751.30/109,069.35 = 39,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,751.30x = 109,069.35 × 39,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,751.30x = 4,353,972,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,972,103.46/72,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,847.34

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