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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,370.70, 146,034.96 and 30,816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,370.70, 146,034.96 and 30,816.24 is: 46,217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,370.70 : 146,034.96 = 30,816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,370.70/146,034.96 = 30,816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,370.70x = 146,034.96 × 30,816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,370.70x = 4,500,248,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,248,375.75/97,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,217.69

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