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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,886.05, 135,050.62 and 54,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,886.05, 135,050.62 and 54,859.25 is: 75,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,886.05 : 135,050.62 = 54,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,886.05/135,050.62 = 54,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,886.05x = 135,050.62 × 54,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,886.05x = 7,408,775,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,408,775,725.24/97,886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,687.76

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