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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,666.97, 148,037.49 and 59,252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,666.97, 148,037.49 and 59,252.37 is: 88,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,666.97 : 148,037.49 = 59,252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,666.97/148,037.49 = 59,252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,666.97x = 148,037.49 × 59,252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,666.97x = 8,771,572,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771,572,131.35/98,666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,900.80

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