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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,285.27, 99,368.96 and 24,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,285.27, 99,368.96 and 24,157.44 is: 36,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,285.27 : 99,368.96 = 24,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,285.27/99,368.96 = 24,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,285.27x = 99,368.96 × 24,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,285.27x = 2,400,499,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,499,689.06/66,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.68

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