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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,209.28, 134,148.81 and 52,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,209.28, 134,148.81 and 52,497.28 is: 72,446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,209.28 : 134,148.81 = 52,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,209.28/134,148.81 = 52,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,209.28x = 134,148.81 × 52,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,209.28x = 7,042,447,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,447,709.49/97,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,446.25

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