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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,652.23, 136,107.79 and 60,371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,652.23, 136,107.79 and 60,371.86 is: 83,293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,652.23 : 136,107.79 = 60,371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,652.23/136,107.79 = 60,371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,652.23x = 136,107.79 × 60,371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,652.23x = 8,217,080,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,080,163.58/98,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,293.41

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