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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,141.54, 145,705.62 and 59,707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,141.54, 145,705.62 and 59,707.39 is: 89,556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,141.54 : 145,705.62 = 59,707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,141.54/145,705.62 = 59,707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,141.54x = 145,705.62 × 59,707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,141.54x = 8,699,702,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,702,278.53/97,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,556.97

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