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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,464.61, 146,085.42 and 44,197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,464.61, 146,085.42 and 44,197.18 is: 66,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,464.61 : 146,085.42 = 44,197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,464.61/146,085.42 = 44,197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,464.61x = 146,085.42 × 44,197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,464.61x = 6,456,563,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,563,603.12/97,464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,245.21

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