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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,767.22, 148,184.08 and 31,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,767.22, 148,184.08 and 31,310.28 is: 46,975.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,767.22 : 148,184.08 = 31,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,767.22/148,184.08 = 31,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,767.22x = 148,184.08 × 31,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,767.22x = 4,639,685,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,685,036.34/98,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,975.96

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