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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,030.78, 148,640.49 and 61,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,030.78, 148,640.49 and 61,477.20 is: 92,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,030.78 : 148,640.49 = 61,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,030.78/148,640.49 = 61,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,030.78x = 148,640.49 × 61,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,030.78x = 9,138,001,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,001,131.83/99,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,274.35

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