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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,317.52, 147,476.24 and 24,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,317.52, 147,476.24 and 24,445.52 is: 36,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,317.52 : 147,476.24 = 24,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,317.52/147,476.24 = 24,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,317.52x = 147,476.24 × 24,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,317.52x = 3,605,133,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,133,374.44/98,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,668.27

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