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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,555.14, 146,329.41 and 41,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,555.14, 146,329.41 and 41,359.08 is: 62,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,555.14 : 146,329.41 = 41,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,555.14/146,329.41 = 41,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,555.14x = 146,329.41 × 41,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,555.14x = 6,052,049,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,049,774.54/97,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,037.22

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