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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,360.59, 137,152.82 and 59,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,360.59, 137,152.82 and 59,074.16 is: 81,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,360.59 : 137,152.82 = 59,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,360.59/137,152.82 = 59,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,360.59x = 137,152.82 × 59,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,360.59x = 8,102,188,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,188,123.70/99,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,543.28

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