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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,030.54, 133,898.66 and 54,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,030.54, 133,898.66 and 54,008.60 is: 74,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,030.54 : 133,898.66 = 54,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,030.54/133,898.66 = 54,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,030.54x = 133,898.66 × 54,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,030.54x = 7,231,679,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,679,233.18/97,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,529.93

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