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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,915.70, 135,111.72 and 54,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,915.70, 135,111.72 and 54,885.26 is: 75,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,915.70 : 135,111.72 = 54,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,915.70/135,111.72 = 54,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,915.70x = 135,111.72 × 54,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,915.70x = 7,415,641,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,641,881.25/97,915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,734.96

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