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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,768.72, 134,920.92 and 53,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,768.72, 134,920.92 and 53,056.72 is: 73,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,768.72 : 134,920.92 = 53,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,768.72/134,920.92 = 53,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,768.72x = 134,920.92 × 53,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,768.72x = 7,158,461,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,461,474.58/97,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,218.32

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