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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,072, 121,608.54 and 25,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,072, 121,608.54 and 25,668 is: 38,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,072 : 121,608.54 = 25,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,072/121,608.54 = 25,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,072x = 121,608.54 × 25,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,072x = 3,121,448,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,448,004.72/81,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,502.17

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