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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,924.40, 146,886.60 and 68,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,924.40, 146,886.60 and 68,279.60 is: 102,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,924.40 : 146,886.60 = 68,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,924.40/146,886.60 = 68,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,924.40x = 146,886.60 × 68,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,924.40x = 10,029,358,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029,358,293.36/97,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,419.40

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