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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,359.20, 99,692.40 and 45,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,359.20, 99,692.40 and 45,623.20 is: 68,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,359.20 : 99,692.40 = 45,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,359.20/99,692.40 = 45,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,359.20x = 99,692.40 × 45,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,359.20x = 4,548,286,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,286,303.68/66,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,540.40

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