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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,930.92, 136,448.40 and 68,715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,930.92, 136,448.40 and 68,715.76 is: 94,774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,930.92 : 136,448.40 = 68,715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,930.92/136,448.40 = 68,715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,930.92x = 136,448.40 × 68,715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,930.92x = 9,376,155,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,376,155,506.78/98,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,774.77

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