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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,307.76, 134,284.32 and 52,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,307.76, 134,284.32 and 52,595.76 is: 72,581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,307.76 : 134,284.32 = 52,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,307.76/134,284.32 = 52,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,307.76x = 134,284.32 × 52,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,307.76x = 7,062,785,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,785,866.48/97,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,581.94

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