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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,265.13, 134,225.87 and 52,553.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,265.13, 134,225.87 and 52,553.13 is: 72,523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,265.13 : 134,225.87 = 52,553.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,265.13/134,225.87 = 52,553.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,265.13x = 134,225.87 × 52,553.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,265.13x = 7,053,989,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053,989,595.47/97,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,523.31

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