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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,312.52, 134,291.58 and 54,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,312.52, 134,291.58 and 54,871.04 is: 75,722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,312.52 : 134,291.58 = 54,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,312.52/134,291.58 = 54,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,312.52x = 134,291.58 × 54,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,312.52x = 7,368,718,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,718,657.84/97,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,722.21

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