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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,273.52, 135,632.02 and 60,055.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,273.52, 135,632.02 and 60,055.09 is: 82,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,273.52 : 135,632.02 = 60,055.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,273.52/135,632.02 = 60,055.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,273.52x = 135,632.02 × 60,055.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,273.52x = 8,145,392,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,392,791.37/98,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,884.92

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