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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,771.59, 134,924.80 and 53,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,771.59, 134,924.80 and 53,059.59 is: 73,222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,771.59 : 134,924.80 = 53,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,771.59/134,924.80 = 53,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,771.59x = 134,924.80 × 53,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,771.59x = 7,159,055,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,055,074.80/97,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,222.24

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