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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,182.32, 135,504.26 and 59,933.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,182.32, 135,504.26 and 59,933.85 is: 82,716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,182.32 : 135,504.26 = 59,933.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,182.32/135,504.26 = 59,933.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,182.32x = 135,504.26 × 59,933.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,182.32x = 8,121,291,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,291,016.01/98,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,716.43

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