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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,277.54, 99,229.74 and 49,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,277.54, 99,229.74 and 49,714.66 is: 74,432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,277.54 : 99,229.74 = 49,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,277.54/99,229.74 = 49,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,277.54x = 99,229.74 × 49,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,277.54x = 4,933,172,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,172,785.99/66,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,432.04

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