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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,317.11, 135,689.13 and 55,882.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,317.11, 135,689.13 and 55,882.02 is: 77,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,317.11 : 135,689.13 = 55,882.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,317.11/135,689.13 = 55,882.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,317.11x = 135,689.13 × 55,882.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,317.11x = 7,582,582,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,582,676.44/98,317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,123.73

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