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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,088.73, 92,584.14 and 36,874.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,088.73, 92,584.14 and 36,874.81 is: 50,888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,088.73 : 92,584.14 = 36,874.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,088.73/92,584.14 = 36,874.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,088.73x = 92,584.14 × 36,874.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,088.73x = 3,414,022,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,022,571.51/67,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,888.17

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