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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,544.39, 149,314.77 and 24,664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,544.39, 149,314.77 and 24,664.69 is: 36,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,544.39 : 149,314.77 = 24,664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,544.39/149,314.77 = 24,664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,544.39x = 149,314.77 × 24,664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,544.39x = 3,682,802,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,802,514.47/99,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,996.59

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