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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,447.62, 146,174.94 and 50,049.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,447.62, 146,174.94 and 50,049.93 is: 75,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,447.62 : 146,174.94 = 50,049.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,447.62/146,174.94 = 50,049.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,447.62x = 146,174.94 × 50,049.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,447.62x = 7,316,045,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,045,514.75/97,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,076.70

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