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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,883.02, 135,078.06 and 53,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,883.02, 135,078.06 and 53,171.02 is: 73,375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,883.02 : 135,078.06 = 53,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,883.02/135,078.06 = 53,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,883.02x = 135,078.06 × 53,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,883.02x = 7,182,238,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,238,229.82/97,883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,375.73

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