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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,368.72, 148,908.18 and 46,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,368.72, 148,908.18 and 46,077 is: 69,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,368.72 : 148,908.18 = 46,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,368.72/148,908.18 = 46,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,368.72x = 148,908.18 × 46,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,368.72x = 6,861,242,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,242,209.86/99,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,048.31

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