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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,588.25, 134,671.88 and 52,876.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,588.25, 134,671.88 and 52,876.25 is: 72,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,588.25 : 134,671.88 = 52,876.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,588.25/134,671.88 = 52,876.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,588.25x = 134,671.88 × 52,876.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,588.25x = 7,120,943,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120,943,994.85/97,588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,969.28

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