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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,267.28, 147,408.62 and 35,101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,267.28, 147,408.62 and 35,101.05 is: 52,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,267.28 : 147,408.62 = 35,101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,267.28/147,408.62 = 35,101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,267.28x = 147,408.62 × 35,101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,267.28x = 5,174,197,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,197,165.55/98,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,654.32

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