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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,094.13, 135,360.54 and 55,063.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,094.13, 135,360.54 and 55,063.77 is: 75,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,094.13 : 135,360.54 = 55,063.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,094.13/135,360.54 = 55,063.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,094.13x = 135,360.54 × 55,063.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,094.13x = 7,453,461,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,461,641.64/98,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,982.75

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