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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,687.26, 146,530.98 and 45,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,687.26, 146,530.98 and 45,068.04 is: 67,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,687.26 : 146,530.98 = 45,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,687.26/146,530.98 = 45,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,687.26x = 146,530.98 × 45,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,687.26x = 6,603,864,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,864,067.88/97,687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,602.10

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