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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,283.76, 134,251.59 and 54,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,283.76, 134,251.59 and 54,842.30 is: 75,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,283.76 : 134,251.59 = 54,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,283.76/134,251.59 = 54,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,283.76x = 134,251.59 × 54,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,283.76x = 7,362,665,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,362,665,303.00/97,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,682.37

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