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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,476.87, 146,229.26 and 30,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,476.87, 146,229.26 and 30,014.61 is: 45,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,476.87 : 146,229.26 = 30,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,476.87/146,229.26 = 30,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,476.87x = 146,229.26 × 30,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,476.87x = 4,389,014,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,014,209.49/97,476.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,026.21

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