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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,999.02, 146,997.99 and 35,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,999.02, 146,997.99 and 35,669.52 is: 53,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,999.02 : 146,997.99 = 35,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,999.02/146,997.99 = 35,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,999.02x = 146,997.99 × 35,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,999.02x = 5,243,347,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,347,744.26/97,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,504.08

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