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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,383.68, 137,145.52 and 54,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,383.68, 137,145.52 and 54,061.72 is: 74,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,383.68 : 137,145.52 = 54,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,383.68/137,145.52 = 54,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,383.68x = 137,145.52 × 54,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,383.68x = 7,414,322,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,322,701.49/99,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,603.02

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