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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,924.62, 136,409.57 and 96,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,924.62, 136,409.57 and 96,848.79 is: 133,547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,924.62 : 136,409.57 = 96,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,924.62/136,409.57 = 96,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,924.62x = 136,409.57 × 96,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,924.62x = 13,211,101,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211,101,549.98/98,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,547.16

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