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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,979.20, 92,435.91 and 44,278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,979.20, 92,435.91 and 44,278.82 is: 61,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,979.20 : 92,435.91 = 44,278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,979.20/92,435.91 = 44,278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,979.20x = 92,435.91 × 44,278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,979.20x = 4,092,953,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,953,020.43/66,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,107.82

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