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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,312.52, 146,751.06 and 84,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,312.52, 146,751.06 and 84,362.20 is: 125,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,312.52 : 146,751.06 = 84,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,312.52/146,751.06 = 84,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,312.52x = 146,751.06 × 84,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,312.52x = 12,380,242,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,380,242,273.93/98,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,927.42

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