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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,711.02, 136,220.80 and 53,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,711.02, 136,220.80 and 53,389.06 is: 73,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,711.02 : 136,220.80 = 53,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,711.02/136,220.80 = 53,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,711.02x = 136,220.80 × 53,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,711.02x = 7,272,700,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,700,464.45/98,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,676.68

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