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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,312.95, 134,291.89 and 54,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,312.95, 134,291.89 and 54,871.48 is: 75,722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,312.95 : 134,291.89 = 54,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,312.95/134,291.89 = 54,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,312.95x = 134,291.89 × 54,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,312.95x = 7,368,794,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,794,756.30/97,312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,722.65

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