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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,595.10, 147,805.08 and 45,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,595.10, 147,805.08 and 45,932.14 is: 68,857.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,595.10 : 147,805.08 = 45,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,595.10/147,805.08 = 45,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,595.10x = 147,805.08 × 45,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,595.10x = 6,789,003,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,003,627.27/98,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,857.41

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