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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,210.13, 135,531.41 and 53,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,210.13, 135,531.41 and 53,498.13 is: 73,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,210.13 : 135,531.41 = 53,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,210.13/135,531.41 = 53,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,210.13x = 135,531.41 × 53,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,210.13x = 7,250,676,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,676,991.26/98,210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,828.20

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