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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,186.28, 135,493.56 and 60,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,186.28, 135,493.56 and 60,009.70 is: 82,811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,186.28 : 135,493.56 = 60,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,186.28/135,493.56 = 60,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,186.28x = 135,493.56 × 60,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,186.28x = 8,130,927,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130,927,887.53/98,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,811.24

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