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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,255.36, 147,414.20 and 35,074.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,255.36, 147,414.20 and 35,074.11 is: 52,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,255.36 : 147,414.20 = 35,074.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,255.36/147,414.20 = 35,074.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,255.36x = 147,414.20 × 35,074.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,255.36x = 5,170,422,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,422,243.79/98,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,622.29

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