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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,991.07, 109,477.18 and 23,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,991.07, 109,477.18 and 23,076.24 is: 34,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,991.07 : 109,477.18 = 23,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,991.07/109,477.18 = 23,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,991.07x = 109,477.18 × 23,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,991.07x = 2,526,321,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,321,680.20/72,991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,611.38

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