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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,666.68, 147,983.52 and 35,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,666.68, 147,983.52 and 35,473.92 is: 53,204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,666.68 : 147,983.52 = 35,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,666.68/147,983.52 = 35,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,666.68x = 147,983.52 × 35,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,666.68x = 5,249,555,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,555,549.80/98,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,204.95

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