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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,297.26, 135,653.48 and 55,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,297.26, 135,653.48 and 55,284.24 is: 76,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,297.26 : 135,653.48 = 55,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,297.26/135,653.48 = 55,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,297.26x = 135,653.48 × 55,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,297.26x = 7,499,499,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,499,545.16/98,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,294.09

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