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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,752.80, 148,129.20 and 98,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,752.80, 148,129.20 and 98,752.80 is: 148,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,752.80 : 148,129.20 = 98,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,752.80/148,129.20 = 98,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,752.80x = 148,129.20 × 98,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,752.80x = 14,628,173,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628,173,261.76/98,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,129.20

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