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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,396.48, 206,251.52 and 99,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,396.48, 206,251.52 and 99,164.16 is: 136,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,396.48 : 206,251.52 = 99,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,396.48/206,251.52 = 99,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,396.48x = 206,251.52 × 99,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,396.48x = 20,452,758,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,452,758,729.52/149,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,902.55

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