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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,950.88, 135,227.74 and 74,937.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,950.88, 135,227.74 and 74,937.42 is: 103,456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,950.88 : 135,227.74 = 74,937.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,950.88/135,227.74 = 74,937.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,950.88x = 135,227.74 × 74,937.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,950.88x = 10,133,617,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,617,948.03/97,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,456.12

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