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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,362.08, 134,359.76 and 52,650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,362.08, 134,359.76 and 52,650.08 is: 72,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,362.08 : 134,359.76 = 52,650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,362.08/134,359.76 = 52,650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,362.08x = 134,359.76 × 52,650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,362.08x = 7,074,052,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,052,112.78/97,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,657.16

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