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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,013.88, 148,559.70 and 43,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,013.88, 148,559.70 and 43,571 is: 65,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,013.88 : 148,559.70 = 43,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,013.88/148,559.70 = 43,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,013.88x = 148,559.70 × 43,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,013.88x = 6,472,894,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,472,894,688.70/99,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,373.61

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