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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,315.64, 135,680.94 and 74,400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,315.64, 135,680.94 and 74,400.12 is: 102,676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,315.64 : 135,680.94 = 74,400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,315.64/135,680.94 = 74,400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,315.64x = 135,680.94 × 74,400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,315.64x = 10,094,678,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,094,678,217.71/98,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,676.22

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