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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,806.41, 146,764.12 and 52,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,806.41, 146,764.12 and 52,826.86 is: 79,269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,806.41 : 146,764.12 = 52,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,806.41/146,764.12 = 52,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,806.41x = 146,764.12 × 52,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,806.41x = 7,753,087,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,087,135.06/97,806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,269.72

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