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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,023.72, 165,632.70 and 98,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,023.72, 165,632.70 and 98,593 is: 148,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,023.72 : 165,632.70 = 98,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,023.72/165,632.70 = 98,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,023.72x = 165,632.70 × 98,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,023.72x = 16,330,224,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,224,298.14/110,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,424.58

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