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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,623.14, 136,099.95 and 53,300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,623.14, 136,099.95 and 53,300.97 is: 73,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,623.14 : 136,099.95 = 53,300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,623.14/136,099.95 = 53,300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,623.14x = 136,099.95 × 53,300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,623.14x = 7,254,259,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,259,351.95/98,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,555.35

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