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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,803.17, 148,206.96 and 35,628.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,803.17, 148,206.96 and 35,628.39 is: 53,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,803.17 : 148,206.96 = 35,628.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,803.17/148,206.96 = 35,628.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,803.17x = 148,206.96 × 35,628.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,803.17x = 5,280,375,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,375,371.59/98,803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,443.38

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