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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,506, 134,558.28 and 52,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,506, 134,558.28 and 52,794 is: 72,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,506 : 134,558.28 = 52,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,506/134,558.28 = 52,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,506x = 134,558.28 × 52,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,506x = 7,103,869,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,869,834.32/97,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,855.72

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