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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,860.02, 148,313.51 and 32,300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,860.02, 148,313.51 and 32,300.09 is: 48,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,860.02 : 148,313.51 = 32,300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,860.02/148,313.51 = 32,300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,860.02x = 148,313.51 × 32,300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,860.02x = 4,790,539,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,539,721.22/98,860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,457.81

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