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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,791.80, 149,687.70 and 95,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,791.80, 149,687.70 and 95,855.20 is: 143,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,791.80 : 149,687.70 = 95,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,791.80/149,687.70 = 95,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,791.80x = 149,687.70 × 95,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,791.80x = 14,348,344,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,348,344,421.04/99,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,782.80

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