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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,362.30, 91,598.79 and 43,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,362.30, 91,598.79 and 43,717.82 is: 60,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,362.30 : 91,598.79 = 43,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,362.30/91,598.79 = 43,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,362.30x = 91,598.79 × 43,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,362.30x = 4,004,499,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,499,413.44/66,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,342.99

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