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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,825.87, 136,286.35 and 64,863.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,825.87, 136,286.35 and 64,863.81 is: 89,450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,825.87 : 136,286.35 = 64,863.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,825.87/136,286.35 = 64,863.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,825.87x = 136,286.35 × 64,863.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,825.87x = 8,840,052,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,840,052,133.14/98,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,450.79

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