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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,150.67, 135,447.59 and 55,124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,150.67, 135,447.59 and 55,124.28 is: 76,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,150.67 : 135,447.59 = 55,124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,150.67/135,447.59 = 55,124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,150.67x = 135,447.59 × 55,124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,150.67x = 7,466,451,014.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,451,014.30/98,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,071.32

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