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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,995.65, 146,992.93 and 35,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,995.65, 146,992.93 and 35,666.15 is: 53,499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,995.65 : 146,992.93 = 35,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,995.65/146,992.93 = 35,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,995.65x = 146,992.93 × 35,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,995.65x = 5,242,671,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,671,066.19/97,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,499.02

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