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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,015.64, 135,274.50 and 95,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,015.64, 135,274.50 and 95,346.96 is: 131,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,015.64 : 135,274.50 = 95,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,015.64/135,274.50 = 95,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,015.64x = 135,274.50 × 95,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,015.64x = 12,898,012,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898,012,340.52/98,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,591.37

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