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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,041.52, 147,003.02 and 43,996.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,041.52, 147,003.02 and 43,996.34 is: 65,967.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,041.52 : 147,003.02 = 43,996.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,041.52/147,003.02 = 43,996.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,041.52x = 147,003.02 × 43,996.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,041.52x = 6,467,594,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,594,848.95/98,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,967.92

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