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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,251.07, 147,407.75 and 35,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,251.07, 147,407.75 and 35,069.80 is: 52,615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,251.07 : 147,407.75 = 35,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,251.07/147,407.75 = 35,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,251.07x = 147,407.75 × 35,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,251.07x = 5,169,559,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,559,398.56/98,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,615.81

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