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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,254.76, 91,438.02 and 49,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,254.76, 91,438.02 and 49,458.60 is: 68,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,254.76 : 91,438.02 = 49,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,254.76/91,438.02 = 49,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,254.76x = 91,438.02 × 49,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,254.76x = 4,522,396,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,396,455.97/66,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,257.68

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