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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,176.24, 145,676.88 and 34,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,176.24, 145,676.88 and 34,803 is: 52,173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,176.24 : 145,676.88 = 34,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,176.24/145,676.88 = 34,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,176.24x = 145,676.88 × 34,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,176.24x = 5,069,992,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,992,454.64/97,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,173.17

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