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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,901.03, 148,307.19 and 58,938.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,901.03, 148,307.19 and 58,938.87 is: 88,381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,901.03 : 148,307.19 = 58,938.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,901.03/148,307.19 = 58,938.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,901.03x = 148,307.19 × 58,938.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,901.03x = 8,741,058,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,058,191.48/98,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,381.87

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