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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,517.76, 146,189.04 and 35,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,517.76, 146,189.04 and 35,173.68 is: 52,728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,517.76 : 146,189.04 = 35,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,517.76/146,189.04 = 35,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,517.76x = 146,189.04 × 35,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,517.76x = 5,142,006,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,006,512.47/97,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,728.92

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