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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,710.68, 148,131.60 and 46,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,710.68, 148,131.60 and 46,124.24 is: 69,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,710.68 : 148,131.60 = 46,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,710.68/148,131.60 = 46,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,710.68x = 148,131.60 × 46,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,710.68x = 6,832,457,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,457,469.98/98,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,217.00

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