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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,223.40, 147,116.40 and 80,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,223.40, 147,116.40 and 80,727.40 is: 120,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,223.40 : 147,116.40 = 80,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,223.40/147,116.40 = 80,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,223.40x = 147,116.40 × 80,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,223.40x = 11,876,324,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,876,324,469.36/98,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,911.36

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