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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,937.76, 135,154.96 and 53,225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,937.76, 135,154.96 and 53,225.76 is: 73,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,937.76 : 135,154.96 = 53,225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,937.76/135,154.96 = 53,225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,937.76x = 135,154.96 × 53,225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,937.76x = 7,193,725,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,725,463.77/97,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,452.01

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