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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,211.42, 92,753.97 and 36,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,211.42, 92,753.97 and 36,998.96 is: 51,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,211.42 : 92,753.97 = 36,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,211.42/92,753.97 = 36,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,211.42x = 92,753.97 × 36,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,211.42x = 3,431,800,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,800,425.87/67,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,059.78

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