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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,572.23, 135,982.26 and 64,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,572.23, 135,982.26 and 64,566 is: 89,070.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,572.23 : 135,982.26 = 64,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,572.23/135,982.26 = 64,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,572.23x = 135,982.26 × 64,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,572.23x = 8,779,830,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,830,599.16/98,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,070.02

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