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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,661.72, 99,997.90 and 22,288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,661.72, 99,997.90 and 22,288.70 is: 33,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,661.72 : 99,997.90 = 22,288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,661.72/99,997.90 = 22,288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,661.72x = 99,997.90 × 22,288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,661.72x = 2,228,823,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,823,388.00/66,661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,434.83

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