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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,150.83, 146,935.61 and 60,590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,150.83, 146,935.61 and 60,590.13 is: 90,705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,150.83 : 146,935.61 = 60,590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,150.83/146,935.61 = 60,590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,150.83x = 146,935.61 × 60,590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,150.83x = 8,902,846,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,846,673.90/98,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,705.78

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