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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,364.97, 101,267.78 and 43,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,364.97, 101,267.78 and 43,149 is: 59,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,364.97 : 101,267.78 = 43,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,364.97/101,267.78 = 43,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,364.97x = 101,267.78 × 43,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,364.97x = 4,369,603,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,603,223.48/73,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,559.80

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