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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,064.72, 132,571.32 and 53,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,064.72, 132,571.32 and 53,044.06 is: 73,201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,064.72 : 132,571.32 = 53,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,064.72/132,571.32 = 53,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,064.72x = 132,571.32 × 53,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,064.72x = 7,032,121,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,121,052.36/96,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,201.91

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