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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,449.94, 135,814.76 and 58,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,449.94, 135,814.76 and 58,136.24 is: 80,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,449.94 : 135,814.76 = 58,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,449.94/135,814.76 = 58,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,449.94x = 135,814.76 × 58,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,449.94x = 7,895,759,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895,759,482.90/98,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,200.75

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