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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,968.97, 137,947.69 and 54,644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,968.97, 137,947.69 and 54,644.07 is: 75,403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,968.97 : 137,947.69 = 54,644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,968.97/137,947.69 = 54,644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,968.97x = 137,947.69 × 54,644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,968.97x = 7,538,023,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,023,228.70/99,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,403.63

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