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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,339.89, 145,947.06 and 38,181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,339.89, 145,947.06 and 38,181.54 is: 57,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,339.89 : 145,947.06 = 38,181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,339.89/145,947.06 = 38,181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,339.89x = 145,947.06 × 38,181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,339.89x = 5,572,483,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,483,509.27/97,339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,247.69

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