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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,285.26, 134,253.82 and 52,573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,285.26, 134,253.82 and 52,573.26 is: 72,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,285.26 : 134,253.82 = 52,573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,285.26/134,253.82 = 52,573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,285.26x = 134,253.82 × 52,573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,285.26x = 7,058,160,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,160,984.85/97,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,551.19

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