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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,276.24, 135,582.72 and 60,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,276.24, 135,582.72 and 60,484.88 is: 83,445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,276.24 : 135,582.72 = 60,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,276.24/135,582.72 = 60,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,276.24x = 135,582.72 × 60,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,276.24x = 8,200,704,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,704,549.27/98,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,445.44

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