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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,268.80, 148,922.40 and 29,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,268.80, 148,922.40 and 29,150.40 is: 43,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,268.80 : 148,922.40 = 29,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,268.80/148,922.40 = 29,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,268.80x = 148,922.40 × 29,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,268.80x = 4,341,147,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,147,528.96/99,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,731.24

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