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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,281.14, 99,421.71 and 54,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,281.14, 99,421.71 and 54,569.76 is: 81,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,281.14 : 99,421.71 = 54,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,281.14/99,421.71 = 54,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,281.14x = 99,421.71 × 54,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,281.14x = 5,425,418,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,418,853.49/66,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,854.64

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