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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,902.71, 148,351.99 and 24,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,902.71, 148,351.99 and 24,023.22 is: 36,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,902.71 : 148,351.99 = 24,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,902.71/148,351.99 = 24,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,902.71x = 148,351.99 × 24,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,902.71x = 3,563,892,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,892,493.21/98,902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.33

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