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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,898.80, 210,997.60 and 98,580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,898.80, 210,997.60 and 98,580.90 is: 147,626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,898.80 : 210,997.60 = 98,580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,898.80/210,997.60 = 98,580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,898.80x = 210,997.60 × 98,580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,898.80x = 20,800,333,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800,333,305.84/140,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,626.05

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