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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,170.40, 147,255.60 and 67,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,170.40, 147,255.60 and 67,066.40 is: 100,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,170.40 : 147,255.60 = 67,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,170.40/147,255.60 = 67,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,170.40x = 147,255.60 × 67,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,170.40x = 9,875,902,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875,902,971.84/98,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,599.60

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