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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,207.58, 147,324.96 and 35,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,207.58, 147,324.96 and 35,009.08 is: 52,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,207.58 : 147,324.96 = 35,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,207.58/147,324.96 = 35,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,207.58x = 147,324.96 × 35,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,207.58x = 5,157,711,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,711,310.64/98,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,518.46

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