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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,546.63, 135,994.95 and 53,834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,546.63, 135,994.95 and 53,834.63 is: 74,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,546.63 : 135,994.95 = 53,834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,546.63/135,994.95 = 53,834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,546.63x = 135,994.95 × 53,834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,546.63x = 7,321,237,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,237,135.14/98,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,292.11

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