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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,158.52, 92,678.98 and 36,946.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,158.52, 92,678.98 and 36,946.14 is: 50,985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,158.52 : 92,678.98 = 36,946.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,158.52/92,678.98 = 36,946.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,158.52x = 92,678.98 × 36,946.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,158.52x = 3,424,130,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,130,570.14/67,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,985.80

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