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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,947.73, 148,421.72 and 24,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,947.73, 148,421.72 and 24,067.36 is: 36,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,947.73 : 148,421.72 = 24,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,947.73/148,421.72 = 24,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,947.73x = 148,421.72 × 24,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,947.73x = 3,572,118,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,118,475.67/98,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.07

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