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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,292.14, 147,447.78 and 39,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,292.14, 147,447.78 and 39,113.98 is: 58,674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,292.14 : 147,447.78 = 39,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,292.14/147,447.78 = 39,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,292.14x = 147,447.78 × 39,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,292.14x = 5,767,269,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,269,517.96/98,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,674.78

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