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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,806.96, 135,056.34 and 62,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,806.96, 135,056.34 and 62,060.40 is: 85,695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,806.96 : 135,056.34 = 62,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,806.96/135,056.34 = 62,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,806.96x = 135,056.34 × 62,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,806.96x = 8,381,650,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,650,482.94/97,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,695.85

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