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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,312.24, 92,889.76 and 36,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,312.24, 92,889.76 and 36,685.76 is: 50,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,312.24 : 92,889.76 = 36,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,312.24/92,889.76 = 36,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,312.24x = 92,889.76 × 36,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,312.24x = 3,407,731,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,731,441.82/67,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,625.73

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