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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,802.23, 148,209.93 and 34,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,802.23, 148,209.93 and 34,752.68 is: 52,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,802.23 : 148,209.93 = 34,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,802.23/148,209.93 = 34,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,802.23x = 148,209.93 × 34,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,802.23x = 5,150,692,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,692,270.11/98,802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,131.34

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