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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,211.26, 99,285.66 and 24,061.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,211.26, 99,285.66 and 24,061.70 is: 36,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,211.26 : 99,285.66 = 24,061.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,211.26/99,285.66 = 24,061.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,211.26x = 99,285.66 × 24,061.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,211.26x = 2,388,981,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,981,765.22/66,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,081.20

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