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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,316.40, 145,974.60 and 44,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,316.40, 145,974.60 and 44,828.40 is: 67,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,316.40 : 145,974.60 = 44,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,316.40/145,974.60 = 44,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,316.40x = 145,974.60 × 44,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,316.40x = 6,543,807,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,807,758.64/97,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,242.60

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