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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,351.16, 145,975.84 and 43,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,351.16, 145,975.84 and 43,997.27 is: 65,972.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,351.16 : 145,975.84 = 43,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,351.16/145,975.84 = 43,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,351.16x = 145,975.84 × 43,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,351.16x = 6,422,537,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422,537,606.08/97,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,972.90

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