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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,274.13, 147,445.77 and 48,389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,274.13, 147,445.77 and 48,389.27 is: 72,600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,274.13 : 147,445.77 = 48,389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,274.13/147,445.77 = 48,389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,274.13x = 147,445.77 × 48,389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,274.13x = 7,134,792,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,792,619.12/98,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,600.93

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