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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,674.88, 148,051.24 and 43,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,674.88, 148,051.24 and 43,232 is: 64,865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,674.88 : 148,051.24 = 43,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,674.88/148,051.24 = 43,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,674.88x = 148,051.24 × 43,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,674.88x = 6,400,551,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400,551,207.68/98,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,865.05

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