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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,874.08, 135,066.30 and 53,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,874.08, 135,066.30 and 53,162.08 is: 73,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,874.08 : 135,066.30 = 53,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,874.08/135,066.30 = 53,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,874.08x = 135,066.30 × 53,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,874.08x = 7,180,405,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,405,445.90/97,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,363.71

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