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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,969.59, 134,317.46 and 96,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,969.59, 134,317.46 and 96,198.12 is: 131,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,969.59 : 134,317.46 = 96,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,969.59/134,317.46 = 96,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,969.59x = 134,317.46 × 96,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,969.59x = 12,921,087,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921,087,375.67/97,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,888.76

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