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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,942.54, 92,311.79 and 46,792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,942.54, 92,311.79 and 46,792.04 is: 64,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,942.54 : 92,311.79 = 46,792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,942.54/92,311.79 = 46,792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,942.54x = 92,311.79 × 46,792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,942.54x = 4,319,456,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,456,274.63/66,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,524.83

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