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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,085.52, 147,106.38 and 45,488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,085.52, 147,106.38 and 45,488.16 is: 68,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,085.52 : 147,106.38 = 45,488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,085.52/147,106.38 = 45,488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,085.52x = 147,106.38 × 45,488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,085.52x = 6,691,598,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,598,550.46/98,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,222.08

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