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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,511.68, 146,267.54 and 35,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,511.68, 146,267.54 and 35,182.16 is: 52,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,511.68 : 146,267.54 = 35,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,511.68/146,267.54 = 35,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,511.68x = 146,267.54 × 35,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,511.68x = 5,146,007,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,007,995.09/97,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,773.25

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