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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,220.79, 134,164.80 and 52,508.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,220.79, 134,164.80 and 52,508.79 is: 72,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,220.79 : 134,164.80 = 52,508.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,220.79/134,164.80 = 52,508.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,220.79x = 134,164.80 × 52,508.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,220.79x = 7,044,831,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,831,308.59/97,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,462.19

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