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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,465.79, 137,264.54 and 54,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,465.79, 137,264.54 and 54,145.07 is: 74,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,465.79 : 137,264.54 = 54,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,465.79/137,264.54 = 54,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,465.79x = 137,264.54 × 54,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,465.79x = 7,432,198,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,198,126.82/99,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,721.15

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