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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,849.70, 146,774.55 and 35,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,849.70, 146,774.55 and 35,512.10 is: 53,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,849.70 : 146,774.55 = 35,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,849.70/146,774.55 = 35,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,849.70x = 146,774.55 × 35,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,849.70x = 5,212,272,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,272,497.06/97,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,268.15

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