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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,146.26, 147,108.96 and 41,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,146.26, 147,108.96 and 41,958.18 is: 62,890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,146.26 : 147,108.96 = 41,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,146.26/147,108.96 = 41,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,146.26x = 147,108.96 × 41,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,146.26x = 6,172,424,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,424,223.29/98,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,890.06

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