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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,083.79, 148,649.99 and 46,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,083.79, 148,649.99 and 46,431.90 is: 69,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,083.79 : 148,649.99 = 46,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,083.79/148,649.99 = 46,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,083.79x = 148,649.99 × 46,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,083.79x = 6,902,101,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,101,238.52/99,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,659.24

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