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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,207.38, 99,311.97 and 36,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,207.38, 99,311.97 and 36,682.88 is: 55,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,207.38 : 99,311.97 = 36,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,207.38/99,311.97 = 36,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,207.38x = 99,311.97 × 36,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,207.38x = 3,643,048,719.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,048,719.07/66,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,024.82

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