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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,622.80, 147,934.20 and 68,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,622.80, 147,934.20 and 68,442.20 is: 102,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,622.80 : 147,934.20 = 68,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,622.80/147,934.20 = 68,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,622.80x = 147,934.20 × 68,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,622.80x = 10,124,942,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124,942,103.24/98,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,663.30

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