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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,757.16, 136,011.36 and 85,324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,757.16, 136,011.36 and 85,324.12 is: 117,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,757.16 : 136,011.36 = 85,324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,757.16/136,011.36 = 85,324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,757.16x = 136,011.36 × 85,324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,757.16x = 11,605,049,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,605,049,602.00/98,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,510.97

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