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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,573.44, 146,327.36 and 38,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,573.44, 146,327.36 and 38,393.60 is: 57,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,573.44 : 146,327.36 = 38,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,573.44/146,327.36 = 38,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,573.44x = 146,327.36 × 38,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,573.44x = 5,618,034,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618,034,128.90/97,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,577.49

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