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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,710.94, 137,601.53 and 54,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,710.94, 137,601.53 and 54,389.91 is: 75,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,710.94 : 137,601.53 = 54,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,710.94/137,601.53 = 54,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,710.94x = 137,601.53 × 54,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,710.94x = 7,484,134,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,134,560.61/99,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,058.31

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