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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,744.40, 147,897.90 and 81,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,744.40, 147,897.90 and 81,248.40 is: 121,692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,744.40 : 147,897.90 = 81,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,744.40/147,897.90 = 81,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,744.40x = 147,897.90 × 81,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,744.40x = 12,016,467,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,016,467,738.36/98,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,692.65

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