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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,151.40, 135,449.58 and 55,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,151.40, 135,449.58 and 55,710.64 is: 76,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,151.40 : 135,449.58 = 55,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,151.40/135,449.58 = 55,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,151.40x = 135,449.58 × 55,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,151.40x = 7,545,982,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,982,789.53/98,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,881.05

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