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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,719.28, 149,313.96 and 60,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,719.28, 149,313.96 and 60,222.96 is: 90,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,719.28 : 149,313.96 = 60,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,719.28/149,313.96 = 60,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,719.28x = 149,313.96 × 60,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,719.28x = 8,992,128,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,128,640.52/99,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,174.42

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