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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,547.27, 135,995.19 and 53,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,547.27, 135,995.19 and 53,225.24 is: 73,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,547.27 : 135,995.19 = 53,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,547.27/135,995.19 = 53,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,547.27x = 135,995.19 × 53,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,547.27x = 7,238,375,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,375,946.62/98,547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,450.80

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