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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,463.61, 146,083.92 and 44,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,463.61, 146,083.92 and 44,196.18 is: 66,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,463.61 : 146,083.92 = 44,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,463.61/146,083.92 = 44,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,463.61x = 146,083.92 × 44,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,463.61x = 6,456,351,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,351,223.43/97,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,243.71

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