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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,802.64, 148,204.34 and 23,922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,802.64, 148,204.34 and 23,922.66 is: 35,884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,802.64 : 148,204.34 = 23,922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,802.64/148,204.34 = 23,922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,802.64x = 148,204.34 × 23,922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,802.64x = 3,545,442,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,442,036.34/98,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,884.08

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