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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,196.28, 135,510.90 and 53,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,196.28, 135,510.90 and 53,484.28 is: 73,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,196.28 : 135,510.90 = 53,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,196.28/135,510.90 = 53,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,196.28x = 135,510.90 × 53,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,196.28x = 7,247,702,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,702,918.65/98,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,808.32

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