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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,674.78, 92,011.22 and 37,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,674.78, 92,011.22 and 37,993.62 is: 52,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,674.78 : 92,011.22 = 37,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,674.78/92,011.22 = 37,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,674.78x = 92,011.22 × 37,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,674.78x = 3,495,839,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,839,328.42/66,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,431.21

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