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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,311.65, 145,987.22 and 41,151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,311.65, 145,987.22 and 41,151.62 is: 61,735.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,311.65 : 145,987.22 = 41,151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,311.65/145,987.22 = 41,151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,311.65x = 145,987.22 × 41,151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,311.65x = 6,007,610,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007,610,602.30/97,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,735.78

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