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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,254.92, 147,381.24 and 58,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,254.92, 147,381.24 and 58,823.04 is: 88,233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,254.92 : 147,381.24 = 58,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,254.92/147,381.24 = 58,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,254.92x = 147,381.24 × 58,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,254.92x = 8,669,412,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,412,575.77/98,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,233.88

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