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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,707.31, 137,646.88 and 76,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,707.31, 137,646.88 and 76,995.32 is: 106,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,707.31 : 137,646.88 = 76,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,707.31/137,646.88 = 76,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,707.31x = 137,646.88 × 76,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,707.31x = 10,598,164,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598,164,884.37/99,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,292.76

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