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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,976.66, 91,059.98 and 37,682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,976.66, 91,059.98 and 37,682.35 is: 52,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,976.66 : 91,059.98 = 37,682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,976.66/91,059.98 = 37,682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,976.66x = 91,059.98 × 37,682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,976.66x = 3,431,354,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,354,037.35/65,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,008.60

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