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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,654.91, 136,111.64 and 60,374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,654.91, 136,111.64 and 60,374.51 is: 83,297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,654.91 : 136,111.64 = 60,374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,654.91/136,111.64 = 60,374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,654.91x = 136,111.64 × 60,374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,654.91x = 8,217,673,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,673,608.70/98,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,297.16

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