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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,329.13, 134,314.37 and 52,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,329.13, 134,314.37 and 52,617.13 is: 72,611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,329.13 : 134,314.37 = 52,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,329.13/134,314.37 = 52,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,329.13x = 134,314.37 × 52,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,329.13x = 7,067,236,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,236,667.16/97,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,611.73

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