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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,907.62, 148,359.33 and 24,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,907.62, 148,359.33 and 24,028.11 is: 36,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,907.62 : 148,359.33 = 24,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,907.62/148,359.33 = 24,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,907.62x = 148,359.33 × 24,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,907.62x = 3,564,794,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,794,300.77/98,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,041.66

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