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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,441.36, 147,664.13 and 35,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,441.36, 147,664.13 and 35,265.59 is: 52,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,441.36 : 147,664.13 = 35,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,441.36/147,664.13 = 35,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,441.36x = 147,664.13 × 35,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,441.36x = 5,207,461,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,461,751.64/98,441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,899.13

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