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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,376.80, 147,343.18 and 68,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,376.80, 147,343.18 and 68,926.08 is: 103,233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,376.80 : 147,343.18 = 68,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,376.80/147,343.18 = 68,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,376.80x = 147,343.18 × 68,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,376.80x = 10,155,787,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,787,812.13/98,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,233.57

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