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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,099.46, 146,927.70 and 45,398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,099.46, 146,927.70 and 45,398.34 is: 67,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,099.46 : 146,927.70 = 45,398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,099.46/146,927.70 = 45,398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,099.46x = 146,927.70 × 45,398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,099.46x = 6,670,273,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,273,680.02/98,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,995.01

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