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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,332.48, 146,013.84 and 41,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,332.48, 146,013.84 and 41,172.72 is: 61,765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,332.48 : 146,013.84 = 41,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,332.48/146,013.84 = 41,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,332.48x = 146,013.84 × 41,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,332.48x = 6,011,786,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,786,950.44/97,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,765.48

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