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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,265.41, 134,226.27 and 52,553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,265.41, 134,226.27 and 52,553.41 is: 72,523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,265.41 : 134,226.27 = 52,553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,265.41/134,226.27 = 52,553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,265.41x = 134,226.27 × 52,553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,265.41x = 7,054,048,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,048,200.08/97,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,523.71

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