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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,141.79, 99,183.98 and 24,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,141.79, 99,183.98 and 24,007.87 is: 36,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,141.79 : 99,183.98 = 24,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,141.79/99,183.98 = 24,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,141.79x = 99,183.98 × 24,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,141.79x = 2,381,196,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,196,097.92/66,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.39

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