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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,995.88, 137,994.39 and 54,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,995.88, 137,994.39 and 54,673.14 is: 75,448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,995.88 : 137,994.39 = 54,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,995.88/137,994.39 = 54,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,995.88x = 137,994.39 × 54,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,995.88x = 7,544,586,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,586,603.68/99,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,448.97

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