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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,289.04, 135,638.88 and 53,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,289.04, 135,638.88 and 53,577.04 is: 73,936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,289.04 : 135,638.88 = 53,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,289.04/135,638.88 = 53,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,289.04x = 135,638.88 × 53,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,289.04x = 7,267,129,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,129,699.32/98,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,936.32

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