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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,553, 134,623.14 and 52,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,553, 134,623.14 and 52,841 is: 72,920.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,553 : 134,623.14 = 52,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,553/134,623.14 = 52,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,553x = 134,623.14 × 52,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,553x = 7,113,621,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,621,340.74/97,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,920.58

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