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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,023.42, 133,892.12 and 54,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,023.42, 133,892.12 and 54,582 is: 75,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,023.42 : 133,892.12 = 54,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,023.42/133,892.12 = 54,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,023.42x = 133,892.12 × 54,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,023.42x = 7,308,099,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,099,693.84/97,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,323.05

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