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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,729.72, 137,886.30 and 95,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,729.72, 137,886.30 and 95,323.32 is: 131,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,729.72 : 137,886.30 = 95,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,729.72/137,886.30 = 95,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,729.72x = 137,886.30 × 95,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,729.72x = 13,143,779,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,143,779,898.52/99,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,794.01

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