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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,158.62, 99,206.49 and 24,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,158.62, 99,206.49 and 24,033.22 is: 36,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,158.62 : 99,206.49 = 24,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,158.62/99,206.49 = 24,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,158.62x = 99,206.49 × 24,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,158.62x = 2,384,251,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,251,399.60/66,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,038.41

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