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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,223.48, 147,346.09 and 35,058.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,223.48, 147,346.09 and 35,058.33 is: 52,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,223.48 : 147,346.09 = 35,058.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,223.48/147,346.09 = 35,058.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,223.48x = 147,346.09 × 35,058.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,223.48x = 5,165,707,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,707,759.78/98,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,591.37

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