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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,755.52, 92,122.86 and 36,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,755.52, 92,122.86 and 36,947.52 is: 50,987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,755.52 : 92,122.86 = 36,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,755.52/92,122.86 = 36,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,755.52x = 92,122.86 × 36,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,755.52x = 3,403,711,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,711,212.31/66,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,987.71

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