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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,265.27, 147,397.91 and 24,393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,265.27, 147,397.91 and 24,393.27 is: 36,589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,265.27 : 147,397.91 = 24,393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,265.27/147,397.91 = 24,393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,265.27x = 147,397.91 × 24,393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,265.27x = 3,595,517,016.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,517,016.07/98,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,589.91

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