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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,228.46, 135,612.72 and 66,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,228.46, 135,612.72 and 66,444.06 is: 91,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,228.46 : 135,612.72 = 66,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,228.46/135,612.72 = 66,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,228.46x = 135,612.72 × 66,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,228.46x = 9,010,659,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010,659,704.44/98,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,731.66

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