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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,907.06, 135,118.42 and 55,465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,907.06, 135,118.42 and 55,465.94 is: 76,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,907.06 : 135,118.42 = 55,465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,907.06/135,118.42 = 55,465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,907.06x = 135,118.42 × 55,465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,907.06x = 7,494,469,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,469,362.36/97,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,546.78

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