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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,071.08, 147,092.04 and 35,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,071.08, 147,092.04 and 35,727 is: 53,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,071.08 : 147,092.04 = 35,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,071.08/147,092.04 = 35,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,071.08x = 147,092.04 × 35,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,071.08x = 5,255,157,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,157,313.08/98,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,585.19

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