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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,774.98, 136,308.42 and 53,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,774.98, 136,308.42 and 53,451.96 is: 73,763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,774.98 : 136,308.42 = 53,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,774.98/136,308.42 = 53,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,774.98x = 136,308.42 × 53,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,774.98x = 7,285,952,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,952,213.50/98,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,763.14

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