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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,334.52, 241,902.54 and 99,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,334.52, 241,902.54 and 99,829.56 is: 137,731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,334.52 : 241,902.54 = 99,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,334.52/241,902.54 = 99,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,334.52x = 241,902.54 × 99,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,334.52x = 24,149,024,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,149,024,131.08/175,334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,731.14

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