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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,208, 134,147.04 and 52,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,208, 134,147.04 and 52,496 is: 72,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,208 : 134,147.04 = 52,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,208/134,147.04 = 52,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,208x = 134,147.04 × 52,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,208x = 7,042,183,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,183,011.84/97,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,444.48

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