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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,065.54, 135,326.46 and 55,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,065.54, 135,326.46 and 55,623.16 is: 76,757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,065.54 : 135,326.46 = 55,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,065.54/135,326.46 = 55,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,065.54x = 135,326.46 × 55,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,065.54x = 7,527,285,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,285,336.81/98,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,757.70

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