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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,688.80, 148,033.20 and 64,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,688.80, 148,033.20 and 64,863.20 is: 97,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,688.80 : 148,033.20 = 64,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,688.80/148,033.20 = 64,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,688.80x = 148,033.20 × 64,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,688.80x = 9,601,907,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,907,058.24/98,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,294.80

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