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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,312.62, 134,291.61 and 52,600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,312.62, 134,291.61 and 52,600.62 is: 72,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,312.62 : 134,291.61 = 52,600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,312.62/134,291.61 = 52,600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,312.62x = 134,291.61 × 52,600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,312.62x = 7,063,821,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,821,946.80/97,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,588.96

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