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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,292.48, 135,646.08 and 60,591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,292.48, 135,646.08 and 60,591.36 is: 83,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,292.48 : 135,646.08 = 60,591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,292.48/135,646.08 = 60,591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,292.48x = 135,646.08 × 60,591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,292.48x = 8,218,980,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,980,465.87/98,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,617.59

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