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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,264, 136,984.32 and 54,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,264, 136,984.32 and 54,552 is: 75,281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,264 : 136,984.32 = 54,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,264/136,984.32 = 54,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,264x = 136,984.32 × 54,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,264x = 7,472,768,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,768,624.64/99,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,281.76

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