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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,255.89, 147,415.00 and 35,074.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,255.89, 147,415.00 and 35,074.63 is: 52,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,255.89 : 147,415.00 = 35,074.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,255.89/147,415.00 = 35,074.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,255.89x = 147,415.00 × 35,074.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,255.89x = 5,170,525,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,525,914.59/98,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.06

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