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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,378.28, 149,067.42 and 68,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,378.28, 149,067.42 and 68,118.76 is: 102,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,378.28 : 149,067.42 = 68,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,378.28/149,067.42 = 68,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,378.28x = 149,067.42 × 68,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,378.28x = 10,154,287,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,287,806.80/99,378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,178.14

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