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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,359.70, 147,539.55 and 66,866.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,359.70, 147,539.55 and 66,866.90 is: 100,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,359.70 : 147,539.55 = 66,866.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,359.70/147,539.55 = 66,866.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,359.70x = 147,539.55 × 66,866.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,359.70x = 9,865,512,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865,512,335.90/98,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,300.35

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