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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,348.08, 145,992.96 and 35,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,348.08, 145,992.96 and 35,004 is: 52,495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,348.08 : 145,992.96 = 35,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,348.08/145,992.96 = 35,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,348.08x = 145,992.96 × 35,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,348.08x = 5,110,337,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,337,571.84/97,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,495.51

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