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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,307.97, 134,285.21 and 52,595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,307.97, 134,285.21 and 52,595.97 is: 72,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,307.97 : 134,285.21 = 52,595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,307.97/134,285.21 = 52,595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,307.97x = 134,285.21 × 52,595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,307.97x = 7,062,860,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,860,613.62/97,307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,582.55

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