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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,997.67, 137,998.96 and 59,703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,997.67, 137,998.96 and 59,703.93 is: 82,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,997.67 : 137,998.96 = 59,703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,997.67/137,998.96 = 59,703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,997.67x = 137,998.96 × 59,703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,997.67x = 8,239,080,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239,080,098.65/99,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,392.72

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