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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,441.48, 147,664.31 and 35,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,441.48, 147,664.31 and 35,265.71 is: 52,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,441.48 : 147,664.31 = 35,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,441.48/147,664.31 = 35,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,441.48x = 147,664.31 × 35,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,441.48x = 5,207,486,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,486,733.81/98,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,899.31

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