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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,707.81, 137,647.57 and 76,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,707.81, 137,647.57 and 76,995.82 is: 106,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,707.81 : 137,647.57 = 76,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,707.81/137,647.57 = 76,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,707.81x = 137,647.57 × 76,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,707.81x = 10,598,286,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598,286,834.92/99,707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,293.45

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