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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,908.84, 135,135.22 and 59,680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,908.84, 135,135.22 and 59,680.84 is: 82,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,908.84 : 135,135.22 = 59,680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,908.84/135,135.22 = 59,680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,908.84x = 135,135.22 × 59,680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,908.84x = 8,064,983,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,983,443.18/97,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,372.37

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