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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,535.61, 146,303.38 and 27,414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,535.61, 146,303.38 and 27,414.91 is: 41,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,535.61 : 146,303.38 = 27,414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,535.61/146,303.38 = 27,414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,535.61x = 146,303.38 × 27,414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,535.61x = 4,010,893,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,893,995.40/97,535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,122.36

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