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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,434.28, 146,141.88 and 66,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,434.28, 146,141.88 and 66,046 is: 99,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,434.28 : 146,141.88 = 66,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,434.28/146,141.88 = 66,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,434.28x = 146,141.88 × 66,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,434.28x = 9,652,086,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652,086,606.48/97,434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,062.53

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