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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,083.73, 135,371.03 and 59,851.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,083.73, 135,371.03 and 59,851.59 is: 82,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,083.73 : 135,371.03 = 59,851.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,083.73/135,371.03 = 59,851.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,083.73x = 135,371.03 × 59,851.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,083.73x = 8,102,171,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,171,086.18/98,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,604.64

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