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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,177.54, 135,481.46 and 60,000.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,177.54, 135,481.46 and 60,000.95 is: 82,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,177.54 : 135,481.46 = 60,000.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,177.54/135,481.46 = 60,000.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,177.54x = 135,481.46 × 60,000.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,177.54x = 8,129,016,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129,016,683.59/98,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,799.15

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