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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,222.88, 135,547.57 and 53,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,222.88, 135,547.57 and 53,510.88 is: 73,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,222.88 : 135,547.57 = 53,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,222.88/135,547.57 = 53,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,222.88x = 135,547.57 × 53,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,222.88x = 7,253,269,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,269,752.56/98,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,845.01

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