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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,159.59, 92,680.44 and 36,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,159.59, 92,680.44 and 36,947.20 is: 50,987.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,159.59 : 92,680.44 = 36,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,159.59/92,680.44 = 36,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,159.59x = 92,680.44 × 36,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,159.59x = 3,424,282,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,282,752.77/67,159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,987.25

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