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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,553.59, 146,344.32 and 30,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,553.59, 146,344.32 and 30,091.30 is: 45,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,553.59 : 146,344.32 = 30,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,553.59/146,344.32 = 30,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,553.59x = 146,344.32 × 30,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,553.59x = 4,403,690,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,690,470.56/97,553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,141.25

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