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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,511.42, 146,238.14 and 41,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,511.42, 146,238.14 and 41,350.70 is: 62,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,511.42 : 146,238.14 = 41,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,511.42/146,238.14 = 41,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,511.42x = 146,238.14 × 41,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,511.42x = 6,047,049,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,047,049,455.70/97,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,013.76

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