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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,311.48, 134,285.76 and 54,873.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,311.48, 134,285.76 and 54,873.96 is: 75,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,311.48 : 134,285.76 = 54,873.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,311.48/134,285.76 = 54,873.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,311.48x = 134,285.76 × 54,873.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,311.48x = 7,368,791,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,791,422.81/97,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,723.76

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