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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,171.23, 92,696.28 and 36,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,171.23, 92,696.28 and 36,955.89 is: 50,999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,171.23 : 92,696.28 = 36,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,171.23/92,696.28 = 36,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,171.23x = 92,696.28 × 36,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,171.23x = 3,425,673,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,673,527.09/67,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,999.12

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