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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,079, 92,569.04 and 37,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,079, 92,569.04 and 37,271 is: 51,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,079 : 92,569.04 = 37,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,079/92,569.04 = 37,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,079x = 92,569.04 × 37,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,079x = 3,450,140,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,140,689.84/67,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,433.99

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