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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,849.75, 136,445.92 and 60,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,849.75, 136,445.92 and 60,087.44 is: 82,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,849.75 : 136,445.92 = 60,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,849.75/136,445.92 = 60,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,849.75x = 136,445.92 × 60,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,849.75x = 8,198,685,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,685,198.80/98,849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,940.88

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