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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,014.47, 135,336.15 and 75,317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,014.47, 135,336.15 and 75,317.70 is: 103,996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,014.47 : 135,336.15 = 75,317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,014.47/135,336.15 = 75,317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,014.47x = 135,336.15 × 75,317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,014.47x = 10,193,207,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193,207,544.86/98,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,996.97

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