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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,845.76, 135,027.18 and 53,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,845.76, 135,027.18 and 53,133.76 is: 73,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,845.76 : 135,027.18 = 53,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,845.76/135,027.18 = 53,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,845.76x = 135,027.18 × 53,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,845.76x = 7,174,501,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,501,775.60/97,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,324.61

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