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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,265.79, 134,218.76 and 54,834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,265.79, 134,218.76 and 54,834.75 is: 75,667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,265.79 : 134,218.76 = 54,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,265.79/134,218.76 = 54,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,265.79x = 134,218.76 × 54,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,265.79x = 7,359,851,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359,851,875.74/97,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,667.43

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