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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,801.28, 136,348.96 and 54,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,801.28, 136,348.96 and 54,089.28 is: 74,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,801.28 : 136,348.96 = 54,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,801.28/136,348.96 = 54,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,801.28x = 136,348.96 × 54,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,801.28x = 7,375,017,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,017,075.15/98,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,644.95

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