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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,811.73, 146,618.33 and 55,604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,811.73, 146,618.33 and 55,604.61 is: 83,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,811.73 : 146,618.33 = 55,604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,811.73/146,618.33 = 55,604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,811.73x = 146,618.33 × 55,604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,811.73x = 8,152,654,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,654,780.48/97,811.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,350.48

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