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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,151.58, 146,936.73 and 60,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,151.58, 146,936.73 and 60,590.88 is: 90,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,151.58 : 146,936.73 = 60,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,151.58/146,936.73 = 60,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,151.58x = 146,936.73 × 60,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,151.58x = 8,903,025,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,903,025,775.02/98,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,706.90

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