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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,337.96, 147,476.40 and 35,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,337.96, 147,476.40 and 35,149.32 is: 52,713.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,337.96 : 147,476.40 = 35,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,337.96/147,476.40 = 35,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,337.96x = 147,476.40 × 35,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,337.96x = 5,183,695,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,695,176.05/98,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,713.06

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