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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,213.52, 135,534.68 and 53,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,213.52, 135,534.68 and 53,501.52 is: 73,832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,213.52 : 135,534.68 = 53,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,213.52/135,534.68 = 53,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,213.52x = 135,534.68 × 53,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,213.52x = 7,251,311,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,311,392.71/98,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,832.11

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