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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,854.62, 136,452.65 and 60,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,854.62, 136,452.65 and 60,092.31 is: 82,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,854.62 : 136,452.65 = 60,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,854.62/136,452.65 = 60,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,854.62x = 136,452.65 × 60,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,854.62x = 8,199,754,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,754,643.66/98,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,947.61

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