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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,219.98, 134,163.59 and 52,507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,219.98, 134,163.59 and 52,507.98 is: 72,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,219.98 : 134,163.59 = 52,507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,219.98/134,163.59 = 52,507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,219.98x = 134,163.59 × 52,507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,219.98x = 7,044,658,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,658,837.91/97,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,461.02

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