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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,323.65, 135,704.34 and 58,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,323.65, 135,704.34 and 58,035.06 is: 80,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,323.65 : 135,704.34 = 58,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,323.65/135,704.34 = 58,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,323.65x = 135,704.34 × 58,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,323.65x = 7,875,609,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,609,514.16/98,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,098.83

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