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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,062.29, 147,155.60 and 41,902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,062.29, 147,155.60 and 41,902.79 is: 62,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,062.29 : 147,155.60 = 41,902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,062.29/147,155.60 = 41,902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,062.29x = 147,155.60 × 41,902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,062.29x = 6,166,230,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,230,204.12/98,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,880.75

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