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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,333.82, 137,083.59 and 54,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,333.82, 137,083.59 and 54,011.74 is: 74,537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,333.82 : 137,083.59 = 54,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,333.82/137,083.59 = 54,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,333.82x = 137,083.59 × 54,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,333.82x = 7,404,123,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,123,221.35/99,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,537.79

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