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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,789.84, 137,709.99 and 68,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,789.84, 137,709.99 and 68,014.26 is: 93,859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,789.84 : 137,709.99 = 68,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,789.84/137,709.99 = 68,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,789.84x = 137,709.99 × 68,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,789.84x = 9,366,243,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366,243,064.46/99,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,859.69

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