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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,664.96, 136,154.88 and 53,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,664.96, 136,154.88 and 53,952 is: 74,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,664.96 : 136,154.88 = 53,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,664.96/136,154.88 = 53,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,664.96x = 136,154.88 × 53,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,664.96x = 7,345,828,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,828,085.76/98,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,452.25

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