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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,675.49, 92,011.28 and 37,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,675.49, 92,011.28 and 37,996.86 is: 52,435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,675.49 : 92,011.28 = 37,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,675.49/92,011.28 = 37,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,675.49x = 92,011.28 × 37,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,675.49x = 3,496,139,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,139,189.55/66,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,435.15

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