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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,011.76, 145,306.74 and 59,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,011.76, 145,306.74 and 59,458.48 is: 89,058.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,011.76 : 145,306.74 = 59,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,011.76/145,306.74 = 59,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,011.76x = 145,306.74 × 59,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,011.76x = 8,639,717,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,639,717,894.16/97,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,058.46

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