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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,273.80, 148,917.90 and 59,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,273.80, 148,917.90 and 59,745.80 is: 89,623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,273.80 : 148,917.90 = 59,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,273.80/148,917.90 = 59,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,273.80x = 148,917.90 × 59,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,273.80x = 8,897,219,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,219,069.82/99,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,623.03

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