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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,209.33, 99,282.89 and 24,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,209.33, 99,282.89 and 24,059.70 is: 36,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,209.33 : 99,282.89 = 24,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,209.33/99,282.89 = 24,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,209.33x = 99,282.89 × 24,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,209.33x = 2,388,716,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,716,608.68/66,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.25

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