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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,143.93, 92,660.89 and 36,931.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,143.93, 92,660.89 and 36,931.59 is: 50,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,143.93 : 92,660.89 = 36,931.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,143.93/92,660.89 = 36,931.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,143.93x = 92,660.89 × 36,931.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,143.93x = 3,422,113,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,113,350.55/67,143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,966.83

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