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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,441.73, 147,719.94 and 41,512.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,441.73, 147,719.94 and 41,512.15 is: 62,292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,441.73 : 147,719.94 = 41,512.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,441.73/147,719.94 = 41,512.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,441.73x = 147,719.94 × 41,512.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,441.73x = 6,132,172,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,172,307.27/98,441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,292.41

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