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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,481.96, 135,889.08 and 58,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,481.96, 135,889.08 and 58,190.12 is: 80,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,481.96 : 135,889.08 = 58,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,481.96/135,889.08 = 58,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,481.96x = 135,889.08 × 58,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,481.96x = 7,907,401,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,401,871.89/98,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,292.90

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