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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,512.70, 149,269.05 and 73,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,512.70, 149,269.05 and 73,268.70 is: 109,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,512.70 : 149,269.05 = 73,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,512.70/149,269.05 = 73,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,512.70x = 149,269.05 × 73,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,512.70x = 10,936,749,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,936,749,243.74/99,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,903.05

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