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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,263.24, 135,606.90 and 55,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,263.24, 135,606.90 and 55,828.96 is: 77,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,263.24 : 135,606.90 = 55,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,263.24/135,606.90 = 55,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,263.24x = 135,606.90 × 55,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,263.24x = 7,570,792,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,792,195.82/98,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,046.03

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