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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,954.48, 148,297.26 and 54,514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,954.48, 148,297.26 and 54,514.64 is: 81,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,954.48 : 148,297.26 = 54,514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,954.48/148,297.26 = 54,514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,954.48x = 148,297.26 × 54,514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,954.48x = 8,084,371,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084,371,741.89/98,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,697.89

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