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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,544.27, 135,991.06 and 53,222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,544.27, 135,991.06 and 53,222.25 is: 73,446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,544.27 : 135,991.06 = 53,222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,544.27/135,991.06 = 53,222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,544.27x = 135,991.06 × 53,222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,544.27x = 7,237,750,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237,750,193.09/98,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,446.69

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