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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,686.22, 148,051.20 and 46,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,686.22, 148,051.20 and 46,067 is: 69,110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,686.22 : 148,051.20 = 46,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,686.22/148,051.20 = 46,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,686.22x = 148,051.20 × 46,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,686.22x = 6,820,274,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820,274,630.40/98,686.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,110.71

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