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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,729.88, 92,162.82 and 45,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,729.88, 92,162.82 and 45,472.24 is: 62,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,729.88 : 92,162.82 = 45,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,729.88/92,162.82 = 45,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,729.88x = 92,162.82 × 45,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,729.88x = 4,190,849,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,849,870.12/66,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,803.20

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