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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,521.40, 146,282.10 and 90,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,521.40, 146,282.10 and 90,231.40 is: 135,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,521.40 : 146,282.10 = 90,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,521.40/146,282.10 = 90,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,521.40x = 146,282.10 × 90,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,521.40x = 13,199,238,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,199,238,677.94/97,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,347.10

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