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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,270.48, 147,282.44 and 42,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,270.48, 147,282.44 and 42,044.54 is: 63,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,270.48 : 147,282.44 = 42,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,270.48/147,282.44 = 42,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,270.48x = 147,282.44 × 42,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,270.48x = 6,192,421,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192,421,493.24/98,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,014.05

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