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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,459.29, 134,493.80 and 52,747.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,459.29, 134,493.80 and 52,747.29 is: 72,791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,459.29 : 134,493.80 = 52,747.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,459.29/134,493.80 = 52,747.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,459.29x = 134,493.80 × 52,747.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,459.29x = 7,094,183,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,094,183,208.07/97,459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,791.25

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