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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,477.59, 146,241.90 and 34,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,477.59, 146,241.90 and 34,295.16 is: 51,451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,477.59 : 146,241.90 = 34,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,477.59/146,241.90 = 34,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,477.59x = 146,241.90 × 34,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,477.59x = 5,015,389,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,389,359.20/97,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,451.72

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