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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,127.62, 145,717.35 and 34,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,127.62, 145,717.35 and 34,804.42 is: 52,215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,127.62 : 145,717.35 = 34,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,127.62/145,717.35 = 34,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,127.62x = 145,717.35 × 34,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,127.62x = 5,071,607,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,607,850.69/97,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,215.92

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