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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,259.94, 134,329.39 and 65,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,259.94, 134,329.39 and 65,373.48 is: 90,289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,259.94 : 134,329.39 = 65,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,259.94/134,329.39 = 65,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,259.94x = 134,329.39 × 65,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,259.94x = 8,781,579,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781,579,527.14/97,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,289.79

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