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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,030.88, 135,296.64 and 55,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,030.88, 135,296.64 and 55,014.96 is: 75,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,030.88 : 135,296.64 = 55,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,030.88/135,296.64 = 55,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,030.88x = 135,296.64 × 55,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,030.88x = 7,443,339,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,339,237.73/98,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,928.52

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