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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,343.28, 135,693.39 and 57,499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,343.28, 135,693.39 and 57,499.54 is: 79,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,343.28 : 135,693.39 = 57,499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,343.28/135,693.39 = 57,499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,343.28x = 135,693.39 × 57,499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,343.28x = 7,802,307,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,307,506.04/98,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,337.47

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