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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,350.83, 135,745.61 and 62,533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,350.83, 135,745.61 and 62,533.85 is: 86,310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,350.83 : 135,745.61 = 62,533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,350.83/135,745.61 = 62,533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,350.83x = 135,745.61 × 62,533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,350.83x = 8,488,694,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,694,622.50/98,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,310.35

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