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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,281.56, 91,465.86 and 37,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,281.56, 91,465.86 and 37,967.56 is: 52,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,281.56 : 91,465.86 = 37,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,281.56/91,465.86 = 37,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,281.56x = 91,465.86 × 37,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,281.56x = 3,472,735,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,735,527.50/66,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,393.69

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