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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,515.52, 135,926.40 and 60,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,515.52, 135,926.40 and 60,261.10 is: 83,145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,515.52 : 135,926.40 = 60,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,515.52/135,926.40 = 60,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,515.52x = 135,926.40 × 60,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,515.52x = 8,191,073,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,073,817.24/98,515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,145.01

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