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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,289.19, 147,433.88 and 24,417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,289.19, 147,433.88 and 24,417.19 is: 36,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,289.19 : 147,433.88 = 24,417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,289.19/147,433.88 = 24,417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,289.19x = 147,433.88 × 24,417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,289.19x = 3,599,920,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,920,752.86/98,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,625.81

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