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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,306, 99,463.86 and 24,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,306, 99,463.86 and 24,753 is: 37,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,306 : 99,463.86 = 24,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,306/99,463.86 = 24,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,306x = 99,463.86 × 24,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,306x = 2,462,028,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,028,926.58/66,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,131.31

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