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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,007.83, 132,489.86 and 52,989.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,007.83, 132,489.86 and 52,989.63 is: 73,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,007.83 : 132,489.86 = 52,989.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,007.83/132,489.86 = 52,989.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,007.83x = 132,489.86 × 52,989.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,007.83x = 7,020,588,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,588,395.20/96,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,125.16

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