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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,211.13, 147,316.70 and 35,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,211.13, 147,316.70 and 35,028.70 is: 52,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,211.13 : 147,316.70 = 35,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,211.13/147,316.70 = 35,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,211.13x = 147,316.70 × 35,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,211.13x = 5,160,311,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,311,752.71/98,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,543.05

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