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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,263.45, 147,426.33 and 35,082.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,263.45, 147,426.33 and 35,082.22 is: 52,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,263.45 : 147,426.33 = 35,082.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,263.45/147,426.33 = 35,082.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,263.45x = 147,426.33 × 35,082.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,263.45x = 5,172,042,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,042,942.85/98,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,634.45

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