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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,642.22, 148,011.93 and 46,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,642.22, 148,011.93 and 46,044.06 is: 69,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,642.22 : 148,011.93 = 46,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,642.22/148,011.93 = 46,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,642.22x = 148,011.93 × 46,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,642.22x = 6,815,070,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,070,185.64/98,642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,088.78

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