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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,710.80, 146,501.40 and 45,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,710.80, 146,501.40 and 45,093.20 is: 67,609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,710.80 : 146,501.40 = 45,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,710.80/146,501.40 = 45,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,710.80x = 146,501.40 × 45,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,710.80x = 6,606,216,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,216,930.48/97,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,609.90

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