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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,902.67, 148,377.34 and 32,342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,902.67, 148,377.34 and 32,342.54 is: 48,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,902.67 : 148,377.34 = 32,342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,902.67/148,377.34 = 32,342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,902.67x = 148,377.34 × 32,342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,902.67x = 4,798,899,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,899,150.44/98,902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,521.43

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