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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,332.63, 109,845.81 and 46,903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,332.63, 109,845.81 and 46,903.14 is: 70,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,332.63 : 109,845.81 = 46,903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,332.63/109,845.81 = 46,903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,332.63x = 109,845.81 × 46,903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,332.63x = 5,152,113,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,113,404.84/73,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,256.77

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