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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,494.46, 146,241.73 and 35,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,494.46, 146,241.73 and 35,164.96 is: 52,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,494.46 : 146,241.73 = 35,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,494.46/146,241.73 = 35,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,494.46x = 146,241.73 × 35,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,494.46x = 5,142,584,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,584,264.13/97,494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,747.45

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