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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,013.84, 135,209.25 and 64,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,013.84, 135,209.25 and 64,042.20 is: 88,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,013.84 : 135,209.25 = 64,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,013.84/135,209.25 = 64,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,013.84x = 135,209.25 × 64,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,013.84x = 8,659,097,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,097,830.35/98,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,345.66

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