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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,668.08, 146,502.12 and 35,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,668.08, 146,502.12 and 35,324 is: 52,986

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,668.08 : 146,502.12 = 35,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,668.08/146,502.12 = 35,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,668.08x = 146,502.12 × 35,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,668.08x = 5,175,040,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,040,886.88/97,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,986

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