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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,111.62, 145,337.58 and 59,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,111.62, 145,337.58 and 59,652 is: 89,275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,111.62 : 145,337.58 = 59,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,111.62/145,337.58 = 59,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,111.62x = 145,337.58 × 59,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,111.62x = 8,669,677,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,677,322.16/97,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,275.39

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