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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,301.17, 135,651.64 and 60,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,301.17, 135,651.64 and 60,124.66 is: 82,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,301.17 : 135,651.64 = 60,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,301.17/135,651.64 = 60,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,301.17x = 135,651.64 × 60,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,301.17x = 8,156,008,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,008,733.44/98,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,969.60

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