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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,433.44, 146,062.32 and 35,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,433.44, 146,062.32 and 35,060 is: 52,558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,433.44 : 146,062.32 = 35,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,433.44/146,062.32 = 35,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,433.44x = 146,062.32 × 35,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,433.44x = 5,120,944,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,944,939.20/97,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,558.39

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