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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,313.25, 147,470.42 and 24,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,313.25, 147,470.42 and 24,441.25 is: 36,662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,313.25 : 147,470.42 = 24,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,313.25/147,470.42 = 24,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,313.25x = 147,470.42 × 24,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,313.25x = 3,604,361,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,361,280.62/98,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,662.01

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