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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,801.10, 146,646.97 and 45,145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,801.10, 146,646.97 and 45,145.43 is: 67,692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,801.10 : 146,646.97 = 45,145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,801.10/146,646.97 = 45,145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,801.10x = 146,646.97 × 45,145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,801.10x = 6,620,440,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,440,518.85/97,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,692.90

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