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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,475.59, 146,238.90 and 34,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,475.59, 146,238.90 and 34,293.16 is: 51,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,475.59 : 146,238.90 = 34,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,475.59/146,238.90 = 34,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,475.59x = 146,238.90 × 34,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,475.59x = 5,014,993,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,993,995.92/97,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,448.72

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