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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,662.80, 111,994.20 and 22,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,662.80, 111,994.20 and 22,072.80 is: 33,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,662.80 : 111,994.20 = 22,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,662.80/111,994.20 = 22,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,662.80x = 111,994.20 × 22,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,662.80x = 2,472,025,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,025,577.76/74,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,109.20

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