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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,376.42, 146,079.72 and 41,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,376.42, 146,079.72 and 41,217.02 is: 61,831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,376.42 : 146,079.72 = 41,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,376.42/146,079.72 = 41,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,376.42x = 146,079.72 × 41,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,376.42x = 6,020,970,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020,970,740.83/97,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,831.92

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