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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,150.27, 146,934.76 and 60,589.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,150.27, 146,934.76 and 60,589.57 is: 90,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,150.27 : 146,934.76 = 60,589.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,150.27/146,934.76 = 60,589.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,150.27x = 146,934.76 × 60,589.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,150.27x = 8,902,713,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,713,343.25/98,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,704.93

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