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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,878.84, 135,128.76 and 64,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,878.84, 135,128.76 and 64,442.04 is: 88,966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,878.84 : 135,128.76 = 64,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,878.84/135,128.76 = 64,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,878.84x = 135,128.76 × 64,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,878.84x = 8,707,972,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,972,957.07/97,878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,966.86

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