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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,151.27, 146,936.26 and 60,590.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,151.27, 146,936.26 and 60,590.57 is: 90,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,151.27 : 146,936.26 = 60,590.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,151.27/146,936.26 = 60,590.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,151.27x = 146,936.26 × 60,590.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,151.27x = 8,902,951,012.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,951,012.39/98,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,706.43

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