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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,475.41, 149,217.21 and 29,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,475.41, 149,217.21 and 29,354.73 is: 44,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,475.41 : 149,217.21 = 29,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,475.41/149,217.21 = 29,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,475.41x = 149,217.21 × 29,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,475.41x = 4,380,230,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,230,910.90/99,475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,033.30

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