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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,558, 134,630.08 and 52,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,558, 134,630.08 and 52,846 is: 72,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,558 : 134,630.08 = 52,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,558/134,630.08 = 52,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,558x = 134,630.08 × 52,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,558x = 7,114,661,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,661,207.68/97,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,927.50

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