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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,318.96, 135,628.44 and 66,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,318.96, 135,628.44 and 66,498.56 is: 91,733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,318.96 : 135,628.44 = 66,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,318.96/135,628.44 = 66,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,318.96x = 135,628.44 × 66,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,318.96x = 9,019,095,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019,095,955.05/98,318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,733.03

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