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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,049.82, 147,055.36 and 26,954.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,049.82, 147,055.36 and 26,954.11 is: 40,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,049.82 : 147,055.36 = 26,954.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,049.82/147,055.36 = 26,954.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,049.82x = 147,055.36 × 26,954.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,049.82x = 3,963,746,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,746,895.92/98,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,425.85

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