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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,323.41, 135,681.95 and 60,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,323.41, 135,681.95 and 60,147.04 is: 83,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,323.41 : 135,681.95 = 60,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,323.41/135,681.95 = 60,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,323.41x = 135,681.95 × 60,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,323.41x = 8,160,867,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,867,673.93/98,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,000.25

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