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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,250.96, 147,407.58 and 35,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,250.96, 147,407.58 and 35,069.69 is: 52,615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,250.96 : 147,407.58 = 35,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,250.96/147,407.58 = 35,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,250.96x = 147,407.58 × 35,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,250.96x = 5,169,537,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,537,397.21/98,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,615.64

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