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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,773.44, 136,307.52 and 54,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,773.44, 136,307.52 and 54,061.44 is: 74,604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,773.44 : 136,307.52 = 54,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,773.44/136,307.52 = 54,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,773.44x = 136,307.52 × 54,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,773.44x = 7,368,980,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,980,814.03/98,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,604.88

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