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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,992.53, 148,447.76 and 68,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,992.53, 148,447.76 and 68,994.18 is: 103,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,992.53 : 148,447.76 = 68,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,992.53/148,447.76 = 68,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,992.53x = 148,447.76 × 68,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,992.53x = 10,242,031,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,031,129.07/98,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,462.67

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