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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,275.62, 99,413.43 and 24,158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,275.62, 99,413.43 and 24,158.86 is: 36,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,275.62 : 99,413.43 = 24,158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,275.62/99,413.43 = 24,158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,275.62x = 99,413.43 × 24,158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,275.62x = 2,401,715,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,715,137.49/66,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.29

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