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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,544.92, 146,287.14 and 35,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,544.92, 146,287.14 and 35,207.32 is: 52,800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,544.92 : 146,287.14 = 35,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,544.92/146,287.14 = 35,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,544.92x = 146,287.14 × 35,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,544.92x = 5,150,378,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,378,149.86/97,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,800.07

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