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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,353, 134,361.72 and 59,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,353, 134,361.72 and 59,649.12 is: 82,324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,353 : 134,361.72 = 59,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,353/134,361.72 = 59,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,353x = 134,361.72 × 59,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,353x = 8,014,558,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,558,359.69/97,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,324.72

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