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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,171.83, 91,306.86 and 39,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,171.83, 91,306.86 and 39,313.66 is: 54,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,171.83 : 91,306.86 = 39,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,171.83/91,306.86 = 39,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,171.83x = 91,306.86 × 39,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,171.83x = 3,589,606,849.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,606,849.71/66,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,246.75

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