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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,667.70, 130,001.55 and 72,670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,667.70, 130,001.55 and 72,670.90 is: 109,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,667.70 : 130,001.55 = 72,670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,667.70/130,001.55 = 72,670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,667.70x = 130,001.55 × 72,670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,667.70x = 9,447,329,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447,329,639.90/86,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,006.35

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