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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,444.88, 147,697.97 and 35,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,444.88, 147,697.97 and 35,265.55 is: 52,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,444.88 : 147,697.97 = 35,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,444.88/147,697.97 = 35,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,444.88x = 147,697.97 × 35,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,444.88x = 5,208,649,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,649,732.61/98,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,909.30

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