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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,298.72, 147,410.61 and 35,107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,298.72, 147,410.61 and 35,107.04 is: 52,647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,298.72 : 147,410.61 = 35,107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,298.72/147,410.61 = 35,107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,298.72x = 147,410.61 × 35,107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,298.72x = 5,175,150,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,150,181.69/98,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,647.18

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