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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,338.08, 145,977.96 and 34,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,338.08, 145,977.96 and 34,994 is: 52,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,338.08 : 145,977.96 = 34,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,338.08/145,977.96 = 34,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,338.08x = 145,977.96 × 34,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,338.08x = 5,108,352,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,352,732.24/97,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,480.52

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