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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,110.80, 147,166.20 and 86,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,110.80, 147,166.20 and 86,446.80 is: 129,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,110.80 : 147,166.20 = 86,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,110.80/147,166.20 = 86,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,110.80x = 147,166.20 × 86,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,110.80x = 12,722,047,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722,047,058.16/98,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,670.20

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