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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,996.77, 146,994.62 and 35,667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,996.77, 146,994.62 and 35,667.27 is: 53,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,996.77 : 146,994.62 = 35,667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,996.77/146,994.62 = 35,667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,996.77x = 146,994.62 × 35,667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,996.77x = 5,242,896,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,896,621.75/97,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,500.71

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