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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,348.96, 135,648.91 and 67,731.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,348.96, 135,648.91 and 67,731.77 is: 93,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,348.96 : 135,648.91 = 67,731.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,348.96/135,648.91 = 67,731.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,348.96x = 135,648.91 × 67,731.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,348.96x = 9,187,740,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,740,772.87/98,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,419.81

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