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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,514.59, 146,271.89 and 34,319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,514.59, 146,271.89 and 34,319.83 is: 51,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,514.59 : 146,271.89 = 34,319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,514.59/146,271.89 = 34,319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,514.59x = 146,271.89 × 34,319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,514.59x = 5,020,026,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,026,398.58/97,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,479.75

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