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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,332.54, 145,998.49 and 23,460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,332.54, 145,998.49 and 23,460.54 is: 35,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,332.54 : 145,998.49 = 23,460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,332.54/145,998.49 = 23,460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,332.54x = 145,998.49 × 23,460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,332.54x = 3,425,203,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,203,414.58/97,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,190.73

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