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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,664.73, 137,570.65 and 59,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,664.73, 137,570.65 and 59,391.12 is: 81,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,664.73 : 137,570.65 = 59,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,664.73/137,570.65 = 59,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,664.73x = 137,570.65 × 59,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,664.73x = 8,170,475,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170,475,684.12/99,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,979.61

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