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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,389.63, 91,556.14 and 49,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,389.63, 91,556.14 and 49,435.52 is: 68,175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,389.63 : 91,556.14 = 49,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,389.63/91,556.14 = 49,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,389.63x = 91,556.14 × 49,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,389.63x = 4,526,125,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,125,142.92/66,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,175.18

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