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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,991.67, 132,504.83 and 72,187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,991.67, 132,504.83 and 72,187.09 is: 99,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,991.67 : 132,504.83 = 72,187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,991.67/132,504.83 = 72,187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,991.67x = 132,504.83 × 72,187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,991.67x = 9,565,137,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,565,137,667.15/95,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,645.50

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