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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,476.83, 146,212.65 and 73,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,476.83, 146,212.65 and 73,829.26 is: 110,741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,476.83 : 146,212.65 = 73,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,476.83/146,212.65 = 73,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,476.83x = 146,212.65 × 73,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,476.83x = 10,794,771,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794,771,752.14/97,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,741.92

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