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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,977.43, 135,214.22 and 54,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,977.43, 135,214.22 and 54,970.54 is: 75,862.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,977.43 : 135,214.22 = 54,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,977.43/135,214.22 = 54,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,977.43x = 135,214.22 × 54,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,977.43x = 7,432,798,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,798,689.08/97,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,862.36

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