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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,019.60, 147,029.40 and 96,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,019.60, 147,029.40 and 96,464.40 is: 144,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,019.60 : 147,029.40 = 96,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,019.60/147,029.40 = 96,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,019.60x = 147,029.40 × 96,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,019.60x = 14,183,102,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,102,853.36/98,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,696.60

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