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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,048.60, 135,330.14 and 59,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,048.60, 135,330.14 and 59,839.76 is: 82,592.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,048.60 : 135,330.14 = 59,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,048.60/135,330.14 = 59,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,048.60x = 135,330.14 × 59,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,048.60x = 8,098,122,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098,122,351.23/98,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,592.94

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