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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,864.13, 135,052.50 and 53,152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,864.13, 135,052.50 and 53,152.13 is: 73,349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,864.13 : 135,052.50 = 53,152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,864.13/135,052.50 = 53,152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,864.13x = 135,052.50 × 53,152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,864.13x = 7,178,327,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,327,361.56/97,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,349.94

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