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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,545.78, 146,299.23 and 44,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,545.78, 146,299.23 and 44,947.62 is: 67,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,545.78 : 146,299.23 = 44,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,545.78/146,299.23 = 44,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,545.78x = 146,299.23 × 44,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,545.78x = 6,575,802,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,802,196.33/97,545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,412.47

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