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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,909.71, 135,114.93 and 55,468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,909.71, 135,114.93 and 55,468.14 is: 76,545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,909.71 : 135,114.93 = 55,468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,909.71/135,114.93 = 55,468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,909.71x = 135,114.93 × 55,468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,909.71x = 7,494,573,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,573,853.33/97,909.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,545.77

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