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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,382.42, 147,604.76 and 35,201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,382.42, 147,604.76 and 35,201.16 is: 52,812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,382.42 : 147,604.76 = 35,201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,382.42/147,604.76 = 35,201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,382.42x = 147,604.76 × 35,201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,382.42x = 5,195,858,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,858,773.52/98,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,812.88

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