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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,812.70, 148,219.05 and 84,815.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,812.70, 148,219.05 and 84,815.90 is: 127,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,812.70 : 148,219.05 = 84,815.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,812.70/148,219.05 = 84,815.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,812.70x = 148,219.05 × 84,815.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,812.70x = 12,571,332,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571,332,122.90/98,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,223.85

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