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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,665.10, 148,034.93 and 59,249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,665.10, 148,034.93 and 59,249.69 is: 88,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,665.10 : 148,034.93 = 59,249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,665.10/148,034.93 = 59,249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,665.10x = 148,034.93 × 59,249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,665.10x = 8,771,023,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771,023,711.67/98,665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,896.92

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