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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,675.73, 92,011.12 and 36,460.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,675.73, 92,011.12 and 36,460.71 is: 50,315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,675.73 : 92,011.12 = 36,460.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,675.73/92,011.12 = 36,460.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,675.73x = 92,011.12 × 36,460.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,675.73x = 3,354,790,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,790,763.10/66,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,315.02

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