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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,039.02, 146,999.28 and 43,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,039.02, 146,999.28 and 43,993.84 is: 65,964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,039.02 : 146,999.28 = 43,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,039.02/146,999.28 = 43,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,039.02x = 146,999.28 × 43,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,039.02x = 6,467,062,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,062,804.44/98,039.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,964.17

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