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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,466.29, 134,502.42 and 55,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,466.29, 134,502.42 and 55,026.61 is: 75,936.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,466.29 : 134,502.42 = 55,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,466.29/134,502.42 = 55,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,466.29x = 134,502.42 × 55,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,466.29x = 7,401,212,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,212,209.40/97,466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,936.12

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