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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,924.70, 109,168.35 and 43,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,924.70, 109,168.35 and 43,327.30 is: 64,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,924.70 : 109,168.35 = 43,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,924.70/109,168.35 = 43,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,924.70x = 109,168.35 × 43,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,924.70x = 4,729,969,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,969,850.96/72,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,861.01

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