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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,299.67, 135,649.57 and 60,123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,299.67, 135,649.57 and 60,123.16 is: 82,967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,299.67 : 135,649.57 = 60,123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,299.67/135,649.57 = 60,123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,299.67x = 135,649.57 × 60,123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,299.67x = 8,155,679,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155,679,822.18/98,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,967.52

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