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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,905.94, 137,866.12 and 54,585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,905.94, 137,866.12 and 54,585.50 is: 75,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,905.94 : 137,866.12 = 54,585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,905.94/137,866.12 = 54,585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,905.94x = 137,866.12 × 54,585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,905.94x = 7,525,490,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,490,267.47/99,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,325.75

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