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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,744.27, 136,267.72 and 60,503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,744.27, 136,267.72 and 60,503.90 is: 83,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,744.27 : 136,267.72 = 60,503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,744.27/136,267.72 = 60,503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,744.27x = 136,267.72 × 60,503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,744.27x = 8,244,727,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,727,671.51/98,744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,495.76

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