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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,292.25, 147,216.78 and 68,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,292.25, 147,216.78 and 68,841.52 is: 103,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,292.25 : 147,216.78 = 68,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,292.25/147,216.78 = 68,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,292.25x = 147,216.78 × 68,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,292.25x = 10,134,626,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134,626,168.62/98,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,107.08

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