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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,674.16, 146,381.82 and 50,287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,674.16, 146,381.82 and 50,287.34 is: 75,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,674.16 : 146,381.82 = 50,287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,674.16/146,381.82 = 50,287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,674.16x = 146,381.82 × 50,287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,674.16x = 7,361,152,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,152,352.16/97,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,364.38

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