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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,492.08, 135,889.68 and 58,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,492.08, 135,889.68 and 58,209.52 is: 80,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,492.08 : 135,889.68 = 58,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,492.08/135,889.68 = 58,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,492.08x = 135,889.68 × 58,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,492.08x = 7,910,073,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910,073,045.75/98,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,311.77

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