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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,131.78, 92,655.27 and 51,187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,131.78, 92,655.27 and 51,187.74 is: 70,649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,131.78 : 92,655.27 = 51,187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,131.78/92,655.27 = 51,187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,131.78x = 92,655.27 × 51,187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,131.78x = 4,742,813,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,813,870.39/67,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,649.31

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