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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,971.36, 92,424.72 and 44,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,971.36, 92,424.72 and 44,270.52 is: 61,096.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,971.36 : 92,424.72 = 44,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,971.36/92,424.72 = 44,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,971.36x = 92,424.72 × 44,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,971.36x = 4,091,690,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,690,890.00/66,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,096.13

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