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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,289.98, 147,397.56 and 35,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,289.98, 147,397.56 and 35,098.34 is: 52,634.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,289.98 : 147,397.56 = 35,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,289.98/147,397.56 = 35,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,289.98x = 147,397.56 × 35,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,289.98x = 5,173,409,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,409,676.05/98,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,634.15

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