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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,715.28, 134,811.18 and 59,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,715.28, 134,811.18 and 59,459.28 is: 82,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,715.28 : 134,811.18 = 59,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,715.28/134,811.18 = 59,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,715.28x = 134,811.18 × 59,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,715.28x = 8,015,775,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,775,698.75/97,715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,031.96

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