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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,272.53, 147,416.49 and 35,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,272.53, 147,416.49 and 35,106.30 is: 52,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,272.53 : 147,416.49 = 35,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,272.53/147,416.49 = 35,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,272.53x = 147,416.49 × 35,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,272.53x = 5,175,247,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,247,522.89/98,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,662.20

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