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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,774, 149,670.72 and 25,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,774, 149,670.72 and 25,902 is: 38,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,774 : 149,670.72 = 25,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,774/149,670.72 = 25,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,774x = 149,670.72 × 25,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,774x = 3,876,770,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,770,989.44/99,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,855.52

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