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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,285.10, 147,347.24 and 35,069.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,285.10, 147,347.24 and 35,069.42 is: 52,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,285.10 : 147,347.24 = 35,069.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,285.10/147,347.24 = 35,069.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,285.10x = 147,347.24 × 35,069.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,285.10x = 5,167,381,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,381,333.32/98,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,575.43

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