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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,998.70, 147,074.85 and 45,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,998.70, 147,074.85 and 45,414.70 is: 68,157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,998.70 : 147,074.85 = 45,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,998.70/147,074.85 = 45,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,998.70x = 147,074.85 × 45,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,998.70x = 6,679,360,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,360,190.30/97,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,157.64

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