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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,363.29, 135,751.86 and 60,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,363.29, 135,751.86 and 60,145.24 is: 83,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,363.29 : 135,751.86 = 60,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,363.29/135,751.86 = 60,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,363.29x = 135,751.86 × 60,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,363.29x = 8,164,828,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,828,017.02/98,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,006.86

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