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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,553.79, 146,323.40 and 35,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,553.79, 146,323.40 and 35,224.29 is: 52,833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,553.79 : 146,323.40 = 35,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,553.79/146,323.40 = 35,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,553.79x = 146,323.40 × 35,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,553.79x = 5,154,137,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,137,699.26/97,553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,833.80

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