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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,670.88, 168,865.80 and 98,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,670.88, 168,865.80 and 98,597.44 is: 147,773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,670.88 : 168,865.80 = 98,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,670.88/168,865.80 = 98,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,670.88x = 168,865.80 × 98,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,670.88x = 16,649,735,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,649,735,583.55/112,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,773.19

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