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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,001.22, 98,837.76 and 46,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,001.22, 98,837.76 and 46,187 is: 69,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,001.22 : 98,837.76 = 46,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,001.22/98,837.76 = 46,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,001.22x = 98,837.76 × 46,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,001.22x = 4,565,019,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,019,621.12/66,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,165.69

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