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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,725.79, 99,977.94 and 46,962.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,725.79, 99,977.94 and 46,962.83 is: 70,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,725.79 : 99,977.94 = 46,962.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,725.79/99,977.94 = 46,962.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,725.79x = 99,977.94 × 46,962.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,725.79x = 4,695,246,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,246,500.08/66,725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,366.29

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