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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,476.88, 91,731.72 and 36,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,476.88, 91,731.72 and 36,666.96 is: 50,596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,476.88 : 91,731.72 = 36,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,476.88/91,731.72 = 36,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,476.88x = 91,731.72 × 36,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,476.88x = 3,363,523,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,523,307.97/66,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,596.89

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