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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,190.88, 147,291.16 and 28,080.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,190.88, 147,291.16 and 28,080.56 is: 42,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,190.88 : 147,291.16 = 28,080.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,190.88/147,291.16 = 28,080.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,190.88x = 147,291.16 × 28,080.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,190.88x = 4,136,018,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,018,255.85/98,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,122.22

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