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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,158.76, 134,079.48 and 54,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,158.76, 134,079.48 and 54,718 is: 75,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,158.76 : 134,079.48 = 54,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,158.76/134,079.48 = 54,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,158.76x = 134,079.48 × 54,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,158.76x = 7,336,560,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,336,560,986.64/97,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,511.06

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