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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,761.78, 137,669.28 and 54,440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,761.78, 137,669.28 and 54,440.66 is: 75,127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,761.78 : 137,669.28 = 54,440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,761.78/137,669.28 = 54,440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,761.78x = 137,669.28 × 54,440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,761.78x = 7,494,806,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,806,464.92/99,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,127.03

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