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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,267.89, 134,229.69 and 52,555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,267.89, 134,229.69 and 52,555.89 is: 72,527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,267.89 : 134,229.69 = 52,555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,267.89/134,229.69 = 52,555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,267.89x = 134,229.69 × 52,555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,267.89x = 7,054,560,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,560,822.37/97,267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,527.13

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