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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,361.13, 134,358.36 and 52,649.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,361.13, 134,358.36 and 52,649.13 is: 72,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,361.13 : 134,358.36 = 52,649.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,361.13/134,358.36 = 52,649.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,361.13x = 134,358.36 × 52,649.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,361.13x = 7,073,850,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,850,762.23/97,361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,655.80

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