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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,370.60, 134,371.83 and 52,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,370.60, 134,371.83 and 52,658.60 is: 72,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,370.60 : 134,371.83 = 52,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,370.60/134,371.83 = 52,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,370.60x = 134,371.83 × 52,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,370.60x = 7,075,831,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,831,643.73/97,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,669.08

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