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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,023.66, 147,042.52 and 41,040.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,023.66, 147,042.52 and 41,040.22 is: 61,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,023.66 : 147,042.52 = 41,040.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,023.66/147,042.52 = 41,040.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,023.66x = 147,042.52 × 41,040.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,023.66x = 6,034,657,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,657,735.09/98,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,563.28

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