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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,821.16, 109,059.30 and 46,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,821.16, 109,059.30 and 46,445.94 is: 69,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,821.16 : 109,059.30 = 46,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,821.16/109,059.30 = 46,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,821.16x = 109,059.30 × 46,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,821.16x = 5,065,361,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,361,704.24/72,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,558.93

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