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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,246.67, 135,573.12 and 55,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,246.67, 135,573.12 and 55,797 is: 76,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,246.67 : 135,573.12 = 55,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,246.67/135,573.12 = 55,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,246.67x = 135,573.12 × 55,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,246.67x = 7,564,573,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,573,376.64/98,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,995.72

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