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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,567.84, 134,643.44 and 52,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,567.84, 134,643.44 and 52,855.84 is: 72,940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,567.84 : 134,643.44 = 52,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,567.84/134,643.44 = 52,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,567.84x = 134,643.44 × 52,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,567.84x = 7,116,692,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116,692,121.69/97,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,940.96

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