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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,350.93, 145,967.27 and 38,115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,350.93, 145,967.27 and 38,115.63 is: 57,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,350.93 : 145,967.27 = 38,115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,350.93/145,967.27 = 38,115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,350.93x = 145,967.27 × 38,115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,350.93x = 5,563,634,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,634,264.85/97,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,150.29

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