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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,119.86, 135,446.54 and 66,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,119.86, 135,446.54 and 66,331.80 is: 91,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,119.86 : 135,446.54 = 66,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,119.86/135,446.54 = 66,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,119.86x = 135,446.54 × 66,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,119.86x = 8,984,412,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984,412,801.97/98,119.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,565.69

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