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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,594.44, 146,287.96 and 38,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,594.44, 146,287.96 and 38,421.96 is: 57,592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,594.44 : 146,287.96 = 38,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,594.44/146,287.96 = 38,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,594.44x = 146,287.96 × 38,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,594.44x = 5,620,670,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620,670,147.60/97,594.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,592.11

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