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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,849.72, 205,274.52 and 99,646.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,849.72, 205,274.52 and 99,646.52 is: 149,469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,849.72 : 205,274.52 = 99,646.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,849.72/205,274.52 = 99,646.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,849.72x = 205,274.52 × 99,646.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,849.72x = 20,454,891,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454,891,562.67/136,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,469.74

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