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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,369.28, 135,745.66 and 58,096.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,369.28, 135,745.66 and 58,096.02 is: 80,170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,369.28 : 135,745.66 = 58,096.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,369.28/135,745.66 = 58,096.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,369.28x = 135,745.66 × 58,096.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,369.28x = 7,886,282,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886,282,578.27/98,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,170.18

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