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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,312.80, 145,969.20 and 93,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,312.80, 145,969.20 and 93,424.80 is: 140,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,312.80 : 145,969.20 = 93,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,312.80/145,969.20 = 93,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,312.80x = 145,969.20 × 93,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,312.80x = 13,637,143,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,637,143,316.16/97,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,137.20

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