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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,570.88, 137,407.74 and 54,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,570.88, 137,407.74 and 54,858.88 is: 75,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,570.88 : 137,407.74 = 54,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,570.88/137,407.74 = 54,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,570.88x = 137,407.74 × 54,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,570.88x = 7,538,034,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,034,719.73/99,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,705.21

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