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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,323.54, 145,984.99 and 23,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,323.54, 145,984.99 and 23,451.54 is: 35,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,323.54 : 145,984.99 = 23,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,323.54/145,984.99 = 23,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,323.54x = 145,984.99 × 23,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,323.54x = 3,423,572,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,572,832.38/97,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,177.23

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