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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,999.90, 146,999.85 and 66,895.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,999.90, 146,999.85 and 66,895.90 is: 100,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,999.90 : 146,999.85 = 66,895.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,999.90/146,999.85 = 66,895.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,999.90x = 146,999.85 × 66,895.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,999.90x = 9,833,687,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,687,265.62/97,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,343.85

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