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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,270.56, 135,613.84 and 55,831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,270.56, 135,613.84 and 55,831.42 is: 77,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,270.56 : 135,613.84 = 55,831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,270.56/135,613.84 = 55,831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,270.56x = 135,613.84 × 55,831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,270.56x = 7,571,513,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,513,258.85/98,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,047.63

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