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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,266.63, 145,912.70 and 38,094.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,266.63, 145,912.70 and 38,094.61 is: 57,146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,266.63 : 145,912.70 = 38,094.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,266.63/145,912.70 = 38,094.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,266.63x = 145,912.70 × 38,094.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,266.63x = 5,558,487,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,487,400.55/97,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,146.91

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