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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,846.12, 136,407.90 and 53,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,846.12, 136,407.90 and 53,524.67 is: 73,864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,846.12 : 136,407.90 = 53,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,846.12/136,407.90 = 53,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,846.12x = 136,407.90 × 53,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,846.12x = 7,301,187,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,187,150.85/98,846.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,864.18

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