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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,967.42, 136,569.24 and 58,685.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,967.42, 136,569.24 and 58,685.04 is: 80,981.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,967.42 : 136,569.24 = 58,685.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,967.42/136,569.24 = 58,685.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,967.42x = 136,569.24 × 58,685.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,967.42x = 8,014,571,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,571,312.17/98,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,981.92

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