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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,231.19, 134,179.07 and 52,519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,231.19, 134,179.07 and 52,519.19 is: 72,476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,231.19 : 134,179.07 = 52,519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,231.19/134,179.07 = 52,519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,231.19x = 134,179.07 × 52,519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,231.19x = 7,046,975,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046,975,137.86/97,231.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,476.49

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