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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,179.24, 147,225.12 and 35,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,179.24, 147,225.12 and 35,806 is: 53,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,179.24 : 147,225.12 = 35,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,179.24/147,225.12 = 35,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,179.24x = 147,225.12 × 35,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,179.24x = 5,271,542,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,542,646.72/98,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,693.05

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