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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,520.48, 135,933.26 and 60,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,520.48, 135,933.26 and 60,266.12 is: 83,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,520.48 : 135,933.26 = 60,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,520.48/135,933.26 = 60,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,520.48x = 135,933.26 × 60,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,520.48x = 8,192,169,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,169,178.15/98,520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,151.94

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