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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,096.62, 135,377.79 and 57,812.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,096.62, 135,377.79 and 57,812.08 is: 79,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,096.62 : 135,377.79 = 57,812.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,096.62/135,377.79 = 57,812.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,096.62x = 135,377.79 × 57,812.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,096.62x = 7,826,471,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,826,471,625.70/98,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,783.30

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