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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,971.19, 135,201.81 and 54,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,971.19, 135,201.81 and 54,960.27 is: 75,846.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,971.19 : 135,201.81 = 54,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,971.19/135,201.81 = 54,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,971.19x = 135,201.81 × 54,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,971.19x = 7,430,728,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,728,132.54/97,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,846.06

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