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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,193, 135,507.78 and 53,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,193, 135,507.78 and 53,481 is: 73,804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,193 : 135,507.78 = 53,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,193/135,507.78 = 53,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,193x = 135,507.78 × 53,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,193x = 7,247,091,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,091,582.18/98,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,804.56

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