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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,716.52, 136,232.02 and 54,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,716.52, 136,232.02 and 54,004.52 is: 74,528.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,716.52 : 136,232.02 = 54,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,716.52/136,232.02 = 54,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,716.52x = 136,232.02 × 54,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,716.52x = 7,357,144,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,357,144,848.73/98,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,528.00

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