Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,176, 147,264 and 24,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,176, 147,264 and 24,304 is: 36,456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,176 : 147,264 = 24,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,176/147,264 = 24,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,176x = 147,264 × 24,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,176x = 3,579,104,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,579,104,256/98,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,456
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