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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,009.39, 146,900.17 and 44,621.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,009.39, 146,900.17 and 44,621.07 is: 66,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,009.39 : 146,900.17 = 44,621.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,009.39/146,900.17 = 44,621.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,009.39x = 146,900.17 × 44,621.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,009.39x = 6,554,842,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,842,545.48/98,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,879.74

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