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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,570.03, 137,314.35 and 72,669.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,570.03, 137,314.35 and 72,669.93 is: 100,217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,570.03 : 137,314.35 = 72,669.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,570.03/137,314.35 = 72,669.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,570.03x = 137,314.35 × 72,669.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,570.03x = 9,978,624,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,978,624,202.50/99,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,217.15

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