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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,464.54, 146,197.62 and 34,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,464.54, 146,197.62 and 34,285.10 is: 51,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,464.54 : 146,197.62 = 34,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,464.54/146,197.62 = 34,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,464.54x = 146,197.62 × 34,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,464.54x = 5,012,400,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,400,021.46/97,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,427.93

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