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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,826.84, 136,268.19 and 78,684.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,826.84, 136,268.19 and 78,684.57 is: 108,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,826.84 : 136,268.19 = 78,684.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,826.84/136,268.19 = 78,684.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,826.84x = 136,268.19 × 78,684.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,826.84x = 10,722,203,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,203,934.83/98,826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,494.86

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