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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,311.76, 134,290.24 and 52,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,311.76, 134,290.24 and 52,599.76 is: 72,587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,311.76 : 134,290.24 = 52,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,311.76/134,290.24 = 52,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,311.76x = 134,290.24 × 52,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,311.76x = 7,063,634,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,634,394.34/97,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,587.67

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