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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,274.65, 145,977.60 and 38,102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,274.65, 145,977.60 and 38,102.93 is: 57,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,274.65 : 145,977.60 = 38,102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,274.65/145,977.60 = 38,102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,274.65x = 145,977.60 × 38,102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,274.65x = 5,562,174,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,174,274.37/97,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,180.10

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