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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,164.23, 145,829.42 and 38,041.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,164.23, 145,829.42 and 38,041.42 is: 57,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,164.23 : 145,829.42 = 38,041.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,164.23/145,829.42 = 38,041.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,164.23x = 145,829.42 × 38,041.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,164.23x = 5,547,557,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,557,802.45/97,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,094.65

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