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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,591.64, 134,674.71 and 55,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,591.64, 134,674.71 and 55,149.26 is: 76,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,591.64 : 134,674.71 = 55,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,591.64/134,674.71 = 55,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,591.64x = 134,674.71 × 55,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,591.64x = 7,427,210,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427,210,597.21/97,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,104.99

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