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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,726.92, 146,614.26 and 31,167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,726.92, 146,614.26 and 31,167.06 is: 46,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,726.92 : 146,614.26 = 31,167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,726.92/146,614.26 = 31,167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,726.92x = 146,614.26 × 31,167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,726.92x = 4,569,535,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,535,438.28/97,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,758.21

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