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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,477.67, 146,230.46 and 30,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,477.67, 146,230.46 and 30,015.42 is: 45,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,477.67 : 146,230.46 = 30,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,477.67/146,230.46 = 30,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,477.67x = 146,230.46 × 30,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,477.67x = 4,389,168,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,168,673.69/97,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,027.43

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