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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,297.72, 147,409.11 and 35,106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,297.72, 147,409.11 and 35,106.04 is: 52,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,297.72 : 147,409.11 = 35,106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,297.72/147,409.11 = 35,106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,297.72x = 147,409.11 × 35,106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,297.72x = 5,174,950,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,950,296.29/98,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,645.68

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