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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,327.92, 146,030.04 and 38,153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,327.92, 146,030.04 and 38,153.46 is: 57,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,327.92 : 146,030.04 = 38,153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,327.92/146,030.04 = 38,153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,327.92x = 146,030.04 × 38,153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,327.92x = 5,571,551,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,551,289.94/97,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,245.15

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