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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,676.81, 92,013.99 and 36,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,676.81, 92,013.99 and 36,462.15 is: 50,317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,676.81 : 92,013.99 = 36,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,676.81/92,013.99 = 36,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,676.81x = 92,013.99 × 36,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,676.81x = 3,355,027,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,027,905.48/66,676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,317.77

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