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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,127.15, 135,380.05 and 55,661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,127.15, 135,380.05 and 55,661.10 is: 76,792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,127.15 : 135,380.05 = 55,661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,127.15/135,380.05 = 55,661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,127.15x = 135,380.05 × 55,661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,127.15x = 7,535,402,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,402,501.06/98,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,792.23

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