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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,924.29, 148,264.68 and 56,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,924.29, 148,264.68 and 56,265.52 is: 84,329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,924.29 : 148,264.68 = 56,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,924.29/148,264.68 = 56,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,924.29x = 148,264.68 × 56,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,924.29x = 8,342,189,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342,189,317.83/98,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,329.03

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