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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,874.24, 148,310.11 and 23,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,874.24, 148,310.11 and 23,995 is: 35,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,874.24 : 148,310.11 = 23,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,874.24/148,310.11 = 23,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,874.24x = 148,310.11 × 23,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,874.24x = 3,558,701,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,701,089.45/98,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,992.20

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