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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,364.68, 146,061.33 and 30,789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,364.68, 146,061.33 and 30,789.70 is: 46,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,364.68 : 146,061.33 = 30,789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,364.68/146,061.33 = 30,789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,364.68x = 146,061.33 × 30,789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,364.68x = 4,497,184,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,184,532.30/97,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,189.08

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