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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,901.84, 109,105.78 and 44,839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,901.84, 109,105.78 and 44,839.70 is: 67,107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,901.84 : 109,105.78 = 44,839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,901.84/109,105.78 = 44,839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,901.84x = 109,105.78 × 44,839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,901.84x = 4,892,270,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,270,443.47/72,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,107.64

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