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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,284.78, 134,259.19 and 54,846.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,284.78, 134,259.19 and 54,846.05 is: 75,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,284.78 : 134,259.19 = 54,846.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,284.78/134,259.19 = 54,846.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,284.78x = 134,259.19 × 54,846.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,284.78x = 7,363,585,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,363,585,439.29/97,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,691.03

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