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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,946.84, 146,920.22 and 45,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,946.84, 146,920.22 and 45,327.62 is: 67,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,946.84 : 146,920.22 = 45,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,946.84/146,920.22 = 45,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,946.84x = 146,920.22 × 45,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,946.84x = 6,659,543,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,659,543,902.48/97,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,991.41

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