Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,870.20, 146,810.88 and 27,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 97,870.20, 146,810.88 and 27,744 is: 41,617.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,870.20 : 146,810.88 = 27,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,870.20/146,810.88 = 27,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,870.20x = 146,810.88 × 27,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,870.20x = 4,073,121,054.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,073,121,054.72/97,870.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,617.58
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