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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,801.60, 148,202.40 and 68,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,801.60, 148,202.40 and 68,734.40 is: 103,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,801.60 : 148,202.40 = 68,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,801.60/148,202.40 = 68,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,801.60x = 148,202.40 × 68,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,801.60x = 10,186,603,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186,603,042.56/98,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,101.60

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