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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,279.29, 91,462.65 and 36,064.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,279.29, 91,462.65 and 36,064.73 is: 49,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,279.29 : 91,462.65 = 36,064.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,279.29/91,462.65 = 36,064.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,279.29x = 91,462.65 × 36,064.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,279.29x = 3,298,575,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,575,777.33/66,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,767.82

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