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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,649.26, 147,995.81 and 46,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,649.26, 147,995.81 and 46,030.04 is: 69,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,649.26 : 147,995.81 = 46,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,649.26/147,995.81 = 46,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,649.26x = 147,995.81 × 46,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,649.26x = 6,812,252,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,252,811.60/98,649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,055.29

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