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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,010.95, 132,473.91 and 55,701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,010.95, 132,473.91 and 55,701.37 is: 76,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,010.95 : 132,473.91 = 55,701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,010.95/132,473.91 = 55,701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,010.95x = 132,473.91 × 55,701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,010.95x = 7,378,978,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378,978,276.26/96,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,855.59

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