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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,264.39, 147,427.70 and 35,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,264.39, 147,427.70 and 35,083.13 is: 52,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,264.39 : 147,427.70 = 35,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,264.39/147,427.70 = 35,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,264.39x = 147,427.70 × 35,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,264.39x = 5,172,224,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,224,252.15/98,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,635.80

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