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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,806.80, 146,710.20 and 45,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,806.80, 146,710.20 and 45,318.80 is: 67,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,806.80 : 146,710.20 = 45,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,806.80/146,710.20 = 45,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,806.80x = 146,710.20 × 45,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,806.80x = 6,648,730,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,648,730,211.76/97,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,978.20

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