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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,297.19, 147,408.32 and 35,105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,297.19, 147,408.32 and 35,105.51 is: 52,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,297.19 : 147,408.32 = 35,105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,297.19/147,408.32 = 35,105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,297.19x = 147,408.32 × 35,105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,297.19x = 5,174,844,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,844,251.84/98,297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,644.88

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