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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,997.23, 106,253.98 and 43,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,997.23, 106,253.98 and 43,004.72 is: 59,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,997.23 : 106,253.98 = 43,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,997.23/106,253.98 = 43,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,997.23x = 106,253.98 × 43,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,997.23x = 4,569,422,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,422,367.84/76,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,345.28

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