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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,446.59, 147,718.08 and 60,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,446.59, 147,718.08 and 60,996.69 is: 91,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,446.59 : 147,718.08 = 60,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,446.59/147,718.08 = 60,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,446.59x = 147,718.08 × 60,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,446.59x = 9,010,313,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010,313,933.16/98,446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,524.90

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