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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,322.41, 135,680.57 and 60,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,322.41, 135,680.57 and 60,146.04 is: 82,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,322.41 : 135,680.57 = 60,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,322.41/135,680.57 = 60,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,322.41x = 135,680.57 × 60,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,322.41x = 8,160,649,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,649,424.06/98,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,998.88

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