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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,269.41, 135,612.24 and 55,830.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,269.41, 135,612.24 and 55,830.27 is: 77,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,269.41 : 135,612.24 = 55,830.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,269.41/135,612.24 = 55,830.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,269.41x = 135,612.24 × 55,830.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,269.41x = 7,571,267,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,267,974.50/98,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,046.03

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