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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,835.22, 135,014.22 and 54,814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,835.22, 135,014.22 and 54,814.24 is: 75,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,835.22 : 135,014.22 = 54,814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,835.22/135,014.22 = 54,814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,835.22x = 135,014.22 × 54,814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,835.22x = 7,400,701,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,701,858.49/97,835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,644.56

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