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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,734.58, 92,154.96 and 42,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,734.58, 92,154.96 and 42,902.76 is: 59,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,734.58 : 92,154.96 = 42,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,734.58/92,154.96 = 42,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,734.58x = 92,154.96 × 42,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,734.58x = 3,953,702,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,702,131.69/66,734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,245.18

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