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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,479.70, 146,219.58 and 35,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,479.70, 146,219.58 and 35,150.20 is: 52,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,479.70 : 146,219.58 = 35,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,479.70/146,219.58 = 35,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,479.70x = 146,219.58 × 35,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,479.70x = 5,139,647,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139,647,937.85/97,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,725.31

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