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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,448.77, 99,673.16 and 45,609.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,448.77, 99,673.16 and 45,609.09 is: 68,413.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,448.77 : 99,673.16 = 45,609.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,448.77/99,673.16 = 45,609.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,448.77x = 99,673.16 × 45,609.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,448.77x = 4,546,001,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,001,896.98/66,448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,413.64

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