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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,195.28, 135,509.52 and 53,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,195.28, 135,509.52 and 53,483.28 is: 73,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,195.28 : 135,509.52 = 53,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,195.28/135,509.52 = 53,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,195.28x = 135,509.52 × 53,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,195.28x = 7,247,493,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,493,600.83/98,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,806.94

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