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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,204.58, 147,320.47 and 35,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,204.58, 147,320.47 and 35,006.08 is: 52,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,204.58 : 147,320.47 = 35,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,204.58/147,320.47 = 35,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,204.58x = 147,320.47 × 35,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,204.58x = 5,157,112,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,112,158.46/98,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,513.97

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