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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,773.87, 136,307.94 and 53,451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,773.87, 136,307.94 and 53,451.85 is: 73,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,773.87 : 136,307.94 = 53,451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,773.87/136,307.94 = 53,451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,773.87x = 136,307.94 × 53,451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,773.87x = 7,285,911,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,911,532.63/98,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,763.55

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