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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,131.83, 135,421.54 and 55,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,131.83, 135,421.54 and 55,105.34 is: 76,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,131.83 : 135,421.54 = 55,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,131.83/135,421.54 = 55,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,131.83x = 135,421.54 × 55,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,131.83x = 7,462,449,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,449,052.39/98,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,045.14

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