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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,823.70, 148,246.35 and 95,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,823.70, 148,246.35 and 95,713.30 is: 143,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,823.70 : 148,246.35 = 95,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,823.70/148,246.35 = 95,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,823.70x = 148,246.35 × 95,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,823.70x = 14,189,147,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189,147,371.46/98,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,580.41

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