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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,244.78, 135,578.25 and 55,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,244.78, 135,578.25 and 55,805.64 is: 77,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,244.78 : 135,578.25 = 55,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,244.78/135,578.25 = 55,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,244.78x = 135,578.25 × 55,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,244.78x = 7,566,031,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,031,011.33/98,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,012.04

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