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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,669.59, 148,004.04 and 35,489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,669.59, 148,004.04 and 35,489.61 is: 53,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,669.59 : 148,004.04 = 35,489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,669.59/148,004.04 = 35,489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,669.59x = 148,004.04 × 35,489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,669.59x = 5,252,605,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,605,791.11/98,669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,234.29

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