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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,303.96, 135,616.76 and 62,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,303.96, 135,616.76 and 62,474.76 is: 86,188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,303.96 : 135,616.76 = 62,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,303.96/135,616.76 = 62,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,303.96x = 135,616.76 × 62,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,303.96x = 8,472,624,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,624,532.98/98,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,188.03

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