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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,058.51, 135,275.76 and 57,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,058.51, 135,275.76 and 57,753 is: 79,672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,058.51 : 135,275.76 = 57,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,058.51/135,275.76 = 57,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,058.51x = 135,275.76 × 57,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,058.51x = 7,812,580,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812,580,967.28/98,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,672.65

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